Local over Honey Branch Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Iowa · 072111904 · Structure no. 000000000201690
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Honey Branch Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Honey Branch Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 107 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 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Local over Honey Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Local over Honey Branch 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Honey Branch Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Honey Branch Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Honey Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.