US Bridges

Market RD over Trib of Lick CR

Fair

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 6 T 43 N R 16 W · Structure no. 16868

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market RD over Trib of Lick CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market RD over Trib of Lick CR in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMarket RD
CrossesTrib of Lick CR
LocationS 6 T 43 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 135
Coordinates38.50761, -92.72128
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$174,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Market RD over Trib of Lick CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market RD over Trib of 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Market RD over Trib of Lick CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Market RD over Trib of Lick CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Market RD over Trib of Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.