US Bridges

Rt N E over Honey CR

Poor

Henry County, Missouri · S 12 T 43 N R 27 W · Structure no. 8409

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Honey CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rt N E over Honey CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 61 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt N E
CrossesHoney CR
LocationS 12 T 43 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates38.51943, -93.85199
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$695,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N E over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt N E over Honey CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Honey CR carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Honey CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Honey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.