US Bridges

Rt Ee E over Honey Lake Valley

PoorPosted for load

McDonald County, Missouri · S 6 T 21 N R 33 W · Structure no. 8363

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee E over Honey Lake Valley is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ee E over Honey Lake Valley in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Ee E
CrossesHoney Lake Valley
LocationS 6 T 21 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates36.58898, -94.54055
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2024)
Projected traffic476 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$817,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ee E over Honey Lake Valley built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ee E over Honey Lake Valley 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 Rt Ee E over Honey Lake Valley carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee E over Honey Lake Valley?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee E over Honey Lake Valley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.