US Bridges

NW1250 over Br of Honey CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 6 T 43 N R 26 W · Structure no. 14692

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW1250 over Br of Honey CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NW1250 over Br of Honey CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 86 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNW1250
CrossesBr of Honey CR
LocationS 6 T 43 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.54094, -93.8425
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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

How long is NW1250 over Br of Honey CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns NW1250 over Br of Honey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.