US Bridges

Rt E E over W Honey CR

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, Missouri · S 4 T 64 N R 23 W · Structure no. 8942

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over W Honey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over W Honey CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesW Honey CR
LocationS 4 T 64 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates40.36766, -93.49355
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2024)
Projected traffic386 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E over W Honey CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt E E over W 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 2024.

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

About 309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over W Honey CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over W Honey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.