US Bridges

Rt Jj E over Honey CR

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, Missouri · S 8 T 63 N R 23 W · Structure no. 7418

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Jj E over Honey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Jj E over Honey CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesRt Jj E
CrossesHoney CR
LocationS 8 T 63 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0JJ
Coordinates40.27248, -93.50875
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2024)
Projected traffic84 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$748,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Jj E over Honey CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt Jj E 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Jj E over Honey CR carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt Jj E over Honey CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Jj E over Honey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.