US Bridges

Lick Creek LN 181 over Lick CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 33 T 54 N R 7 W · Structure no. 18317

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Creek LN 181 over Lick CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lick Creek LN 181 over Lick CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLick Creek LN 181
CrossesLick CR
LocationS 33 T 54 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates39.42611, -91.68458
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LN 181 over Lick CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lick Creek LN 181 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lick Creek LN 181 over Lick CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lick Creek LN 181 over Lick CR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lick Creek LN 181 over Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.