US Bridges

Brook RD over Lick Br

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Missouri · S 10 T 59 N R 21 W · Structure no. 13690

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook RD over Lick Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brook RD over Lick Br in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrook RD
CrossesLick Br
LocationS 10 T 59 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates39.95474, -93.23894
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Brook RD over Lick Br built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook RD over Lick Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Brook RD over Lick Br carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brook RD over Lick Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Brook RD over Lick Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.