Bridge ST over Honey Creek
PoorPosted for loadClayton County, Iowa · 092052524 · Structure no. 000000000502360
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 589
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge ST over Honey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST over Honey Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 589 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge ST over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge ST over Honey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge ST over Honey Creek carry?
About 589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Bridge ST over Honey Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge ST over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.