Lk Darling St Pk over Honey Creek
Washington County, Iowa · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Lk Darling St Pk over Honey Creek in Washington County, Iowa, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1963, making it 96 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It is one of 92 of the 207 inventoried bridges in Washington County rated fair (44.4%); 33 (15.9%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel through truss |
| Length | about 83 ft |
| Location | In Lake Darling St.park |
| NBI structure number | 000000000699080 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Washington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 218 over Whiskey Run Creek | 1984 | 14,900 | Fair |
| US 218 over Stream | 1984 | 14,900 | Fair |
| US 218 over Drainage | 1997 | 13,800 | Good |
| US 218 over Big Slough Creek | 1997 | 12,400 | Good |
| SB US 218 over Goose Creek | 1984 | 7,600 | Fair |
| SB US 218 over Davis Creek | 1984 | 7,600 | Fair |
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