US Bridges

County RD 1217 over Honey CR

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 21 T 27 N R 25 W · Structure no. 24359

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1217 over Honey CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 1217 over Honey CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1217
CrossesHoney CR
LocationS 21 T 27 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 483
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.038, -93.66871
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 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 byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1217 over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1217 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 1217 over Honey CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1217 over Honey CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1217 over Honey CR?

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