US Bridges

County RD 1230 over Honey CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 26 T 27 N R 25 W · Structure no. 24450

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1230 over Honey CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 1230 over Honey CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1230
CrossesHoney CR
LocationS 26 T 27 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 494
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.01536, -93.64632
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1230 over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1230 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 1230 over Honey CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1230 over Honey CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1230 over Honey CR?

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