US Bridges

Lick Fork RD over Tabo CR

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 11 T 50 N R 26 W · Structure no. 17604

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Fork RD over Tabo CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lick Fork RD over Tabo CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLick Fork RD
CrossesTabo CR
LocationS 11 T 50 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.14674, -93.75102
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lick Fork RD over Tabo CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lick Fork RD over Tabo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lick Fork RD over Tabo CR carry?

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

How long is Lick Fork RD over Tabo CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lick Fork RD over Tabo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.