US Bridges

Mo 81 S over Br of Honey CR

Poor

Clark County, Missouri · S 12 T 64 N R 8 W · Structure no. 2160

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 81 S over Br of Honey CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 81 S over Br of Honey CR in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 81 S
CrossesBr of Honey CR
LocationS 12 T 64 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 81
CountyClark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.36702, -91.72106
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2024)
Projected traffic1,206 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 81 S over Br of Honey CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 81 S over Br of Honey CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 81 S over Br of Honey CR carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 81 S over Br of Honey CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mo 81 S over Br of Honey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.