US Bridges

Honey Creek RD over Honey CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 16 T 43 N R 12 W · Structure no. 16446

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey Creek RD over Honey CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Honey Creek RD over Honey CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHoney Creek RD
CrossesHoney CR
LocationS 16 T 43 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates38.47298, -92.2551
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Honey Creek RD over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honey Creek RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Honey Creek RD over Honey CR carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Honey Creek RD over Honey CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Honey Creek RD over Honey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.