Nickel Ave over Thompson Cr.
PoorPosted for loadDaviess County, Missouri · S 6 T 59 N R 26 W · Structure no. 23926
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nickel Ave over Thompson Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nickel Ave over Thompson Cr. in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nickel Ave over Thompson Cr. built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nickel Ave over Thompson 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Nickel Ave over Thompson Cr. carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nickel Ave over Thompson Cr.?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Nickel Ave over Thompson Cr.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.