US Bridges

Rt B S over W Lick CR

FairPosted for load

Ralls County, Missouri · S 16 T 53 N R 7 W · Structure no. 8432

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over W Lick CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B S over W Lick CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesW Lick CR
LocationS 16 T 53 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates39.38275, -91.68901
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2024)
Projected traffic341 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 B S over W Lick CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B S over W Lick CR carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over W Lick CR?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over W Lick CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.