US Bridges

County RD 70 over Lincoln CR

PoorPosted for load

Andrew County, Missouri · S 29 T 60 N R 36 W · Structure no. 14550

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 70 over Lincoln CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 70 over Lincoln CR in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 70
CrossesLincoln CR
LocationS 29 T 60 N R 36 W
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates39.98883, -94.9642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$838,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 70 over Lincoln CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 70 over Lincoln CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 70 over Lincoln CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 70 over Lincoln CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 70 over Lincoln CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.