Old Lincoln HWY over Honey Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 077443503 · Structure no. 000000000044011
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Lincoln HWY over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Lincoln HWY over Honey Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 39 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old Lincoln HWY over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Lincoln HWY over Honey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Old Lincoln HWY over Honey Creek carry?
About 1,175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Old Lincoln HWY over Honey Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Old Lincoln HWY over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.