US Bridges

Mo 43 S over Honey CR

Poor

McDonald County, Missouri · S 33 T 21 N R 34 W · Structure no. 5313

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
217 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,842
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 43 S over Honey CR is a concrete slab carrying Mo 43 S over Honey CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,974 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 43 S
CrossesHoney CR
LocationS 33 T 21 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 43
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.5163, -94.61128
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,842 (2024)
Projected traffic4,974 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 43 S over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 43 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 43 S over Honey CR carry?

About 2,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 43 S over Honey CR?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 43 S over Honey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.