US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Lick Fk

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 13 T 29 N R 15 W · Structure no. 5512

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
328 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,053
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Lick Fk is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 5 S over Lick Fk in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,053 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,190 by 2044. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesLick Fk
LocationS 13 T 29 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.20386, -92.53283
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,053 (2024)
Projected traffic5,190 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 5 S over Lick Fk built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Lick Fk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Lick Fk carry?

About 3,053 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Lick Fk?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Lick Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.