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Hinkle Creek Trail Bridge

Deck Plate Girder Bridge over Hinkle Creek
Garrison, Benton County, Iowa

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Name Hinkle Creek Trail Bridge
Built By Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Benton County Conservation
Length 150 Feet Total, 50 Foot Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Plate Girder
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built Ca. 1900
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is a Trail)
Current Status Rails to Trails
RI Bridge Number 29.0
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date December 2019


Located just east of Garrison, this is the largest bridge on the Old Creamery Trail, crossing Hinkle Creek.
Much is unknown about the bridge, although it appears to be rather standard. The author estimates the bridge was likely built between 1898 and 1900, judging by the design and what is known about similar bridges along this route.
The bridge consists of three deck girder spans, set onto stone abutments and piers. These substructures appear to be original to this bridge, meaning it is unknown what the previous span here was.
Unlike the Pratt Creek Bridge, this bridge has not seen any strengthening of the girders. However, the east pier has been reconstructed with a sheet pile base, to prevent scour.
Overall, the bridge is in good condition. Little significant deterioration was seen on the bridge.

The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.

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Build Date Estimated
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele