Poweshiek Iowa RD over Honey Creek
PoorPosted for loadIowa County, Iowa · 081123102 · Structure no. 000000000191790
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poweshiek Iowa RD over Honey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Poweshiek Iowa RD over Honey Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poweshiek Iowa RD over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poweshiek Iowa RD 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 2023.
How much traffic does Poweshiek Iowa RD over Honey Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Poweshiek Iowa RD over Honey Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Poweshiek Iowa RD over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.