US Bridges

Indigo Pl Crd 255 over W Fork of Honey CR

Good

Mercer County, Missouri · S 21 T 64 N R 23 W · Structure no. 36857

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indigo Pl Crd 255 over W Fork of Honey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indigo Pl Crd 255 over W Fork of Honey CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIndigo Pl Crd 255
CrossesW Fork of Honey CR
LocationS 21 T 64 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 255
CountyMercer County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.32396, -93.49642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indigo Pl Crd 255 over W Fork of Honey CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indigo Pl Crd 255 over W Fork of Honey CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Indigo Pl Crd 255 over W Fork of Honey CR carry?

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

How long is Indigo Pl Crd 255 over W Fork of Honey CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Indigo Pl Crd 255 over W Fork of Honey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.