US Bridges

Hutchison LN 241 over E Lick CR

PoorPosted for load

Ralls County, Missouri · S 26 T 53 N R 7 W · Structure no. 19955

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutchison LN 241 over E Lick CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Hutchison LN 241 over E Lick CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 115 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHutchison LN 241
CrossesE Lick CR
LocationS 26 T 53 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 241
Coordinates39.34611, -91.65561
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hutchison LN 241 over E Lick CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Hutchison LN 241 over E Lick CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Hutchison LN 241 over E Lick CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hutchison LN 241 over E Lick CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Hutchison LN 241 over E Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.