US Bridges

160th Ave over Honey Creek

Good

Appanoose County, Iowa · 070180602 · Structure no. 000000000066131

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th Ave over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 160th Ave over Honey Creek in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries160th Ave
CrossesHoney Creek
Location070180602
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.89571, -92.98333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160th Ave over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th Ave over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does 160th Ave over Honey Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 160th Ave over Honey Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 160th Ave over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.