SR J55 over Honey Creek
Taylor County, Iowa · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR J55 over Honey Creek in Taylor County, Iowa, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 71 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 53 of the 220 inventoried bridges in Taylor County rated good (24.1%); 81 (36.8%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 153 ft |
| Location | 067330503 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000321111 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Taylor County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ia 2 over Stream | 1978 | 1,450 | Good |
| Ia 2 over Honey Creek | 1976 | 1,390 | Good |
| Ia 2 over West 102 River | 1977 | 1,350 | Good |
| Ia 2 over Middle 102 River | 1977 | 1,350 | Fair |
| Ia 148 over W.fork 102 River | 1961 | 1,200 | Fair |
| Ia 2 over East 102 River | 1978 | 1,130 | Fair |
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