FM over Honey Creek
PoorPosted for loadTaylor County, Iowa · 067332003 · Structure no. 000000000321170
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Honey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FM over Honey Creek in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 21 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Honey Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is FM over Honey Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.