US Bridges

NW1250 over Br of Honey CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 1 T 43 N R 27 W · Structure no. 13909

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW1250 over Br of Honey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW1250 over Br of Honey CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 90 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNW1250
CrossesBr of Honey CR
LocationS 1 T 43 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.54118, -93.84829
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NW1250 over Br of Honey CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is NW1250 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NW1250 over Br of Honey CR carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW1250 over Br of Honey CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NW1250 over Br of Honey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.