Nichols ST over KCS RR
PoorClosed to trafficCallaway County, Missouri · S 8 T 47 N R 9 W · Structure no. 17541
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nichols ST over KCS RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nichols ST over KCS RR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nichols ST over KCS RR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nichols ST over KCS RR 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nichols ST over KCS RR carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nichols ST over KCS RR?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nichols ST over KCS RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.