US Bridges

S Lincoln DR over Buchanan CR

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 4 T 49 N R 1 W · Structure no. 23720

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lincoln DR over Buchanan CR is a concrete culvert carrying S Lincoln DR over Buchanan CR in Lincoln 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS Lincoln DR
CrossesBuchanan CR
LocationS 4 T 49 N R 1 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.97267, -90.96597
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Lincoln DR over Buchanan CR built?

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

What condition is S Lincoln DR over Buchanan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S Lincoln DR over Buchanan CR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Lincoln DR over Buchanan CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S Lincoln DR over Buchanan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.