FM over Honey Creek
PoorHardin County, Iowa · 086202405 · Structure no. 000000000174850
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 373
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Honey Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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.
It carries about 373 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 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 373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM over Honey Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.