FM over Honey Creek
PoorPosted for loadHardin County, Iowa · 086200809 · Structure no. 000000000174751
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FM over Honey Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Honey Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Honey Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.