US Bridges

US 61 S over Honey CR

Fair

Clark County, Missouri · S 32 T 64 N R 6 W · Structure no. 2440

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Honey CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Honey CR in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 53 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 5 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 6,177 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,736 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesHoney CR
LocationS 32 T 64 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates40.29884, -91.57179
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,177 (2024)
Projected traffic11,736 by 2044
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 61 S over Honey 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Honey CR carry?

About 6,177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Honey CR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Honey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.