US Bridges

Walls Ford RD over Lick Fk Gasconade

Good

Wright County, Missouri · S 7 T 27 N R 14 W · Structure no. 22769

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walls Ford RD over Lick Fk Gasconade is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walls Ford RD over Lick Fk Gasconade in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWalls Ford RD
CrossesLick Fk Gasconade
LocationS 7 T 27 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 373
Coordinates37.22002, -92.50978
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walls Ford RD over Lick Fk Gasconade built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walls Ford RD over Lick Fk Gasconade 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Walls Ford RD over Lick Fk Gasconade carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walls Ford RD over Lick Fk Gasconade?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Walls Ford RD over Lick Fk Gasconade?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.