US Bridges

Rt K S over Br of Honey CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 1 T 26 N R 26 W · Structure no. 9405

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,366
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Br of Honey CR is a concrete culvert carrying Rt K S over Br of Honey CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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.

It carries about 4,366 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,331 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt K S
CrossesBr of Honey CR
LocationS 1 T 26 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates36.99178, -93.71739
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,366 (2024)
Projected traffic6,331 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K S over Br of Honey CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K S over Br of 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 April 2023.

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

About 4,366 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over Br of Honey CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Br of Honey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.