US Bridges

Old HWY 82 over Honey Creek

FairPosted for load

Riley County, Kansas · 969-432 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000921

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Old HWY 82 over Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 82 over Honey Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld HWY 82
CrossesHoney Creek
Location969-432
StateKansas
Coordinates39.2179, -96.71945
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 82 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 82 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 82 over Honey Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 82 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 82 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the Army.