US Bridges

Lincoln ST over Sampson CR

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Missouri · S 17 T 63 N R 29 W · Structure no. 21422

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln ST over Sampson CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Lincoln ST over Sampson CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLincoln ST
CrossesSampson CR
LocationS 17 T 63 N R 29 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.26244, -94.18977
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic288 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln ST over Sampson CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln ST over Sampson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln ST over Sampson CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln ST over Sampson CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln ST over Sampson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.