US Bridges

FM 195 ST over Honey Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Iowa · 089052005 · Structure no. 000000000141811

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
835
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 195 ST over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 195 ST over Honey Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 835 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 195 ST
CrossesHoney Creek
Location089052005
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.5047, -91.4688
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2022)
Projected traffic835 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 195 ST over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 195 ST over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 195 ST over Honey Creek carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 195 ST over Honey Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 195 ST over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.