US Bridges

Rt D E over Lick CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 22 T 53 N R 7 W · Structure no. 8565

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Lick CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Lick CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 229 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesLick CR
LocationS 22 T 53 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates39.36051, -91.66471
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2024)
Projected traffic332 by 2044
Trucks23%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over Lick CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Rt D E 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Lick CR carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Lick CR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Lick CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.