US Bridges

US 136 E over Honey CR

Fair

Clark County, Missouri · S 7 T 65 N R 8 W · Structure no. 5242

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,076
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Honey CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 136 E over Honey CR in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,076 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,218 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesHoney CR
LocationS 7 T 65 N R 8 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyClark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.44414, -91.81997
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,076 (2024)
Projected traffic3,218 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 E over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 E 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over Honey CR carry?

About 2,076 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Honey CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Honey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.