US Bridges

US 61 N over Honey CR

Good

Clark County, Missouri · S 32 T 64 N R 6 W · Structure no. 31565

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,883
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 N over Honey CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 N over Honey CR in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,883 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,178 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61 N
CrossesHoney CR
LocationS 32 T 64 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates40.29894, -91.57151
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,883 (2024)
Projected traffic11,178 by 2044
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 N over Honey CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 N over Honey CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 5,883 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is US 61 N over Honey CR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 N over Honey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.