US Bridges

Local over Honey Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Hardin County, Iowa · 086193103 · Structure no. 000000000174690

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Honey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Honey Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesHoney Creek
Location086193103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.21609, -93.10392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Local over Honey Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Honey Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.