US Bridges

Lincoln RD over Squaw CR

PoorPosted for load

Holt County, Missouri · S 7 T 62 N R 38 W · Structure no. 16130

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

About this bridge

Lincoln RD over Squaw CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Lincoln RD over 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLincoln RD
CrossesSquaw CR
LocationS 7 T 62 N R 38 W
RouteCounty Highway 111
Coordinates40.19298, -95.21979
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln RD over Squaw CR built?

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

What condition is Lincoln RD over Squaw 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln RD over Squaw CR carry?

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

How long is Lincoln RD over Squaw CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln RD over Squaw CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.