US Bridges

County RD 2020 over Br of Nichols CR

FairPosted for load

Dent County, Missouri · S 1 T 35 N R 8 W · Structure no. 12240

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 2020 over Br of Nichols CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 2020 over Br of Nichols CR in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty RD 2020
CrossesBr of Nichols CR
LocationS 1 T 35 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates37.7766, -91.7547
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 2020 over Br of Nichols CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County RD 2020 over Br of 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 Br of Nichols CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 2020 over Br of Nichols CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 2020 over Br of Nichols CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.