US Bridges

Local over Honey Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Iowa · 068333201 · Structure no. 000000000321871

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Honey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Honey Creek in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal
CrossesHoney Creek
Location068333201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTaylor County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.65491, -94.67077
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Local 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Honey Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local over Honey Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.