US Bridges

160th Ave over Honey Creek

Good

Des Moines County, Iowa · 072030504 · Structure no. 000000000144261

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th Ave over Honey Creek is a steel slab carrying 160th Ave over Honey Creek in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Carries160th Ave
CrossesHoney Creek
Location072030504
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.06749, -91.23652
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2011, making it 14 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 September 2024.

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

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 160th Ave over Honey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 160th Ave over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.