US Bridges

269th ST over Lick Fk

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Missouri · S 35 T 58 N R 27 W · Structure no. 17720

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

269th ST over Lick Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 269th ST over Lick Fk in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries269th ST
CrossesLick Fk
LocationS 35 T 58 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 161
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.79308, -93.8953
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 269th ST over Lick Fk built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 269th ST over Lick Fk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 269th ST over Lick Fk carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 269th ST over Lick Fk?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 269th ST over Lick Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.