US Bridges

SE Lincoln RD over Imrl RR

PoorPosted for load

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 22 T 55 N R 27 W · Structure no. 20412

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
122 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Lincoln RD over Imrl RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Lincoln RD over Imrl RR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Lincoln RD
CrossesImrl RR
LocationS 22 T 55 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.56499, -93.90814
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Lincoln RD over Imrl RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Lincoln RD over Imrl RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SE Lincoln RD over Imrl RR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Lincoln RD over Imrl RR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SE Lincoln RD over Imrl RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.