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IANR Hinkle Creek Bridge

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

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Name IANR Hinkle Creek Bridge
Built By Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Iowa Northern Railway
Length 120 Feet Total, 60 Foot Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 14 Feet
Superstructure Type Deck Plate Girder and I-Beam
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1966
Traffic Count 4 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
IANR Bridge Number 103.1
Significance Minimal Significance
Documentation Date February 2017


This deck girder bridge crosses Hinkle Creek in Vinton.
Built in 1966, the bridge is a more modern take on a classic design. It likely replaced older and deteriorated deck girders.
The bridge rests on stone substructures. These were reused from the previous bridge.
Overall, the bridge remains in good condition, mainly due to how new it is.

The author has ranked this bridge as being minimally significant, due to the newer age.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from nearby roads.

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Build Date Iowa Northern Railway Bridge Records
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele