US Bridges

Frye RD over Honey CR

PoorPosted for load

McDonald County, Missouri · S 34 T 21 N R 34 W · Structure no. 23191

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frye RD over Honey CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Frye RD over Honey CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFrye RD
CrossesHoney CR
LocationS 34 T 21 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 395
Coordinates36.50949, -94.60321
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$599,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frye RD over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frye RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Frye RD over Honey CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frye RD over Honey CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Frye RD over Honey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.