US Bridges

Ponderosa RD over Lick Fk CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 15 T 51 N R 13 W · Structure no. 28548

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ponderosa RD over Lick Fk CR is a steel culvert carrying Ponderosa RD over Lick Fk CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPonderosa RD
CrossesLick Fk CR
LocationS 15 T 51 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.21022, -92.35608
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic57 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ponderosa RD over Lick Fk CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ponderosa RD over Lick Fk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ponderosa RD over Lick Fk CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ponderosa RD over Lick Fk CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ponderosa RD over Lick Fk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.