US Bridges

NE Locust Grove RD over Br of Lick Fk CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 5 T 57 N R 27 W · Structure no. 15103

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Locust Grove RD over Br of Lick Fk CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Locust Grove RD over Br of Lick Fk CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 73 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Locust Grove RD
CrossesBr of Lick Fk CR
LocationS 5 T 57 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.77604, -93.95478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
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 NE Locust Grove RD over Br of Lick Fk CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is NE Locust Grove RD over Br of Lick Fk CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does NE Locust Grove RD over Br of Lick Fk CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Locust Grove RD over Br of Lick Fk CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NE Locust Grove RD over Br of Lick Fk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.