US Bridges

Rt K S over Honey CR

Poor

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 13 T 27 N R 26 W · Structure no. 5973

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,962
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Honey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K S over Honey CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 1,962 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,845 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt K S
CrossesHoney CR
LocationS 13 T 27 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates37.04858, -93.71744
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,962 (2024)
Projected traffic2,845 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K S over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K S 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt K S over Honey CR carry?

About 1,962 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over Honey CR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Honey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.