Local over Honey Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHardin County, Iowa · 086200703 · Structure no. 000000000174740
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Honey Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 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 February 2020.
How much traffic does Local over Honey Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Honey Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.