US Bridges

Nichols RD S over US 54

Good

Camden County, Missouri · S 16 T 39 N R 16 W · Structure no. 33055

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,983
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nichols RD S over US 54 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nichols RD S over US 54 in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,983 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,966 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNichols RD S
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 16 T 39 N R 16 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.12405, -92.68367
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,983 (2024)
Projected traffic11,966 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nichols RD S over US 54 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nichols RD S over US 54 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Nichols RD S over US 54 carry?

About 5,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nichols RD S over US 54?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Nichols RD S over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.