US Bridges

Rt P E over Nicholson CR

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 5 T 32 N R 33 W · Structure no. 7216

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Nicholson CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P E over Nicholson CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 66 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P E
CrossesNicholson CR
LocationS 5 T 32 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.55009, -94.57061
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2024)
Projected traffic529 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt P E over Nicholson CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt P E over Nicholson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt P E over Nicholson CR carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Nicholson CR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Nicholson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.