US Bridges

Lick Creek RD over Lick CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 20 T 40 N R 14 W · Structure no. 18175

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Creek RD over Lick CR is a concrete culvert carrying Lick Creek RD over Lick CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 50 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLick Creek RD
CrossesLick CR
LocationS 20 T 40 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.20439, -92.50089
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
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 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 Creek RD over Lick CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Lick Creek RD over Lick 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lick Creek RD over Lick CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lick Creek RD over Lick CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lick Creek RD over Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.