Located in Mineola, this steel stringer bridge is the western crossing of Snake Creek on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, located along Barrus Road.
Little is known about the history of the bridge. According to Wabash Railroad records, the original bridge at this location was a pile and frame trestle, built in 1898.
Currently, the bridge consists of 6 I-Beam spans, set onto timber piles. This type of bridge was a common substitute for a normal trestle. Many of these types of bridges were built in the 1930s and 1940s along this route.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no major deterioration noted.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.