US Bridges

County RD 1170 over Honey CR

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 22 T 27 N R 26 W · Structure no. 24100

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1170 over Honey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 1170 over Honey CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1170
CrossesHoney CR
LocationS 22 T 27 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 457
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.04075, -93.75258
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1170 over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1170 over 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 County RD 1170 over Honey CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1170 over Honey CR?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1170 over Honey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.