US Bridges

317th ST over Honey Creek Branch

Good

Taylor County, Iowa · 067332003 · Structure no. 000000000321181

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

317th ST over Honey Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 317th ST over Honey Creek Branch in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries317th ST
CrossesHoney Creek Branch
Location067332003
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTaylor County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.58596, -94.66745
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 317th ST over Honey Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 317th ST over Honey Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 317th ST over Honey Creek Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 317th ST over Honey Creek Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 317th ST over Honey Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.