US Bridges

US 160 E over Lick CR

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 7 T 22 N R 15 W · Structure no. 10069

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,826
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Lick CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over Lick CR in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, 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 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 3,826 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,035 by 2044. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesLick CR
LocationS 7 T 22 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyOzark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.60381, -92.42518
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,826 (2024)
Projected traffic8,035 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 160 E over Lick CR built?

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

What condition is US 160 E 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Lick CR carry?

About 3,826 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Lick CR?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Lick CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.