US Bridges

Cart RD 62 over Br of Lincoln CR

Poor

Andrew County, Missouri · S 23 T 60 N R 36 W · Structure no. 30536

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cart RD 62 over Br of Lincoln CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cart RD 62 over Br of Lincoln CR in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCart RD 62
CrossesBr of Lincoln CR
LocationS 23 T 60 N R 36 W
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates40.01029, -94.90768
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cart RD 62 over Br of Lincoln CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cart RD 62 over Br of 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 Cart RD 62 over Br of Lincoln CR carry?

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

How long is Cart RD 62 over Br of Lincoln CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cart RD 62 over Br of Lincoln CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.