US Bridges

Rt H S over Lick CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 25 T 56 N R 6 W · Structure no. 8717

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Lick CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H S over Lick CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesLick CR
LocationS 25 T 56 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates39.61693, -91.52627
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2024)
Projected traffic792 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 H S over Lick CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Lick CR carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Lick CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Lick CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.