US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Hicklin CR

Fair

Cedar County, Missouri · S 5 T 34 N R 28 W · Structure no. 33495

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
779
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Hicklin CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 97 S over Hicklin CR in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesHicklin CR
LocationS 5 T 34 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 97
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.71178, -94.02921
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2024)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 97 S over Hicklin CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 97 S over Hicklin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 97 S over Hicklin CR carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over Hicklin CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Hicklin CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.