US Bridges

County RD 231 over Lick CR

GoodPosted for load

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 8 T 26 N R 10 E · Structure no. 24394

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 231 over Lick CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 231 over Lick CR in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 231
CrossesLick CR
LocationS 8 T 26 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 486
Coordinates36.90543, -89.98276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$457,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 231 over Lick CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County RD 231 over Lick CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 231 over Lick CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 231 over Lick CR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 231 over Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.