County RD 242 over Lincoln CR
PoorPosted for loadHolt County, Missouri · S 27 T 61 N R 37 W · Structure no. 20183
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 242 over Lincoln CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 242 over Lincoln CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 242 over Lincoln CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 242 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 242 over Lincoln CR carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 242 over Lincoln CR?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 242 over Lincoln CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.