US Bridges

FM Honey Ck RD over Small Stream

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 089051005 · Structure no. 000000000141700

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM Honey Ck RD over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FM Honey Ck RD over Small Stream in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM Honey Ck RD
CrossesSmall Stream
Location089051005
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.5391, -91.42597
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM Honey Ck RD over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM Honey Ck RD over Small Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM Honey Ck RD over Small Stream carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM Honey Ck RD over Small Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FM Honey Ck RD over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.