US Bridges

Mo 14 E over Br of Honey CR

Fair

Douglas County, Missouri · S 30 T 27 N R 16 W · Structure no. 8517

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,667
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 14 E over Br of Honey CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 14 E over Br of Honey CR in Douglas County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,834 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 14 E
CrossesBr of Honey CR
LocationS 30 T 27 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 14
CountyDouglas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.00374, -92.744
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2024)
Projected traffic2,834 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 14 E over Br of Honey CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 14 E over Br of 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 14 E over Br of Honey CR carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 14 E over Br of Honey CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 14 E over Br of Honey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.