US Bridges

US 65 S over Honey CR Drain Dtc

Fair

Grundy County, Missouri · S 24 T 60 N R 24 W · Structure no. 2323

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Honey CR Drain Dtc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Honey CR Drain Dtc in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,670 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,423 by 2044. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesHoney CR Drain Dtc
LocationS 24 T 60 N R 24 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates39.99355, -93.55903
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,670 (2024)
Projected traffic6,423 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 65 S over Honey CR Drain Dtc built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 S over Honey CR Drain Dtc 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 US 65 S over Honey CR Drain Dtc carry?

About 3,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Honey CR Drain Dtc?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Honey CR Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.