US Bridges

S57 over Honey Creek

Good

Hardin County, Iowa · 086201502 · Structure no. 000000000174771

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S57 over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S57 over Honey Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 344 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS57
CrossesHoney Creek
Location086201502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.25877, -93.17643
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2022)
Projected traffic344 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S57 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S57 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S57 over Honey Creek carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S57 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S57 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.