US Bridges

Lincoln RD over Mid Br of Squaw CR

FairPosted for load

Holt County, Missouri · S 6 T 62 N R 38 W · Structure no. 16023

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln RD over Mid Br of Squaw CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Lincoln RD over Mid Br of Squaw CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLincoln RD
CrossesMid Br of Squaw CR
LocationS 6 T 62 N R 38 W
RouteCounty Highway 107
Coordinates40.21016, -95.21968
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$710,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln RD over Mid Br of Squaw CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln RD over Mid Br of Squaw CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln RD over Mid Br of Squaw CR carry?

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

How long is Lincoln RD over Mid Br of Squaw CR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln RD over Mid Br of Squaw CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.