US Bridges

Lk Darling ST Pk over Honey Creek

Fair

Washington County, Iowa · In Lake Darling St.Park · Structure no. 000000000699080

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Lk Darling ST Pk over Honey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lk Darling ST Pk over Honey Creek in Washington County, Iowa. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 96 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesLk Darling ST Pk
CrossesHoney Creek
LocationIn Lake Darling St.Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.17852, -91.88061
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lk Darling ST Pk over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Lk Darling ST Pk 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Lk Darling ST Pk over Honey Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Lk Darling ST Pk over Honey Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lk Darling ST Pk over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.