US Bridges

CR 220 S over East Fork Honey Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.3 MI E CR 750 W · Structure no. 3400049

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 220 S over East Fork Honey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 220 S over East Fork Honey Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 220 S
CrossesEast Fork Honey Creek
Location0.3 MI E CR 750 W
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44387, -86.26762
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2024)
Projected traffic261 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 220 S over East Fork Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 220 S over East Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 220 S over East Fork Honey Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 220 S over East Fork Honey Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 220 S over East Fork Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.