US Bridges

County RD 2020 over Nichols CR

Fair

Dent County, Missouri · S 2 T 35 N R 8 W · Structure no. 12217

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 2020 over Nichols CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 2020 over Nichols CR in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 2020
CrossesNichols CR
LocationS 2 T 35 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyDent County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.7842, -91.7735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 2020 over Nichols CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is County RD 2020 over Nichols 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 2020 over Nichols CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 2020 over Nichols CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 2020 over Nichols CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.