US Bridges

Piddletown LN 242 over W Lick CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 29 T 53 N R 7 W · Structure no. 19969

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piddletown LN 242 over W Lick CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Piddletown LN 242 over W Lick CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPiddletown LN 242
CrossesW Lick CR
LocationS 29 T 53 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 242
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.34614, -91.70736
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piddletown LN 242 over W Lick CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piddletown LN 242 over W 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 Piddletown LN 242 over W Lick CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Piddletown LN 242 over W Lick CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Piddletown LN 242 over W Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.