US Bridges

Eldon Ave over Nichols Br

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 20 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 23426

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eldon Ave over Nichols Br is a concrete slab carrying Eldon Ave over Nichols Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEldon Ave
CrossesNichols Br
LocationS 20 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.21125, -93.35789
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Eldon Ave over Nichols Br built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eldon Ave over Nichols Br 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Eldon Ave over Nichols Br carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eldon Ave over Nichols Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Eldon Ave over Nichols Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.