US Bridges

Rt J S over Lick CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 16 T 54 N R 7 W · Structure no. 3130

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
638 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,892
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Lick CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Lick CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,892 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,743 by 2044. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesLick CR
LocationS 16 T 54 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates39.4635, -91.68351
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length638 ft (194.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,892 (2024)
Projected traffic2,743 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Rt J S over Lick CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S 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 Rt J S over Lick CR carry?

About 1,892 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Lick CR?

The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Lick CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.