US Bridges

SE Honeysuckle DR over Dead Oak CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 34 T 56 N R 26 W · Structure no. 18969

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Honeysuckle DR over Dead Oak CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Honeysuckle DR over Dead Oak CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 104 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Honeysuckle DR
CrossesDead Oak CR
LocationS 34 T 56 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.61159, -93.80102
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Honeysuckle DR over Dead Oak CR built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SE Honeysuckle DR over Dead Oak CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does SE Honeysuckle DR over Dead Oak CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Honeysuckle DR over Dead Oak CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SE Honeysuckle DR over Dead Oak CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.