US Bridges

Prairie Lick RD over Br of Petite Salin

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 19 T 48 N R 17 W · Structure no. 31590

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Lick RD over Br of Petite Salin is a concrete slab carrying Prairie Lick RD over Br of Petite Salin in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPrairie Lick RD
CrossesBr of Petite Salin
LocationS 19 T 48 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates38.91957, -92.82409
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Prairie Lick RD over Br of Petite Salin built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Lick RD over Br of Petite Salin 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 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie Lick RD over Br of Petite Salin carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Lick RD over Br of Petite Salin?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Lick RD over Br of Petite Salin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.