US Bridges

Baker Creek RD over Lick Fk Gasconade

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 29 T 29 N R 15 W · Structure no. 20925

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Creek RD over Lick Fk Gasconade is a concrete slab carrying Baker Creek RD over Lick Fk Gasconade in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Creek RD
CrossesLick Fk Gasconade
LocationS 29 T 29 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.17475, -92.60275
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$445,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Creek RD over Lick Fk Gasconade built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Creek RD over Lick Fk Gasconade 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Creek RD over Lick Fk Gasconade carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baker Creek RD over Lick Fk Gasconade?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Creek RD over Lick Fk Gasconade?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.