US Bridges

Rt H E over Nichols CR

Good

Holt County, Missouri · S 8 T 60 N R 37 W · Structure no. 8032

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Nichols CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Nichols CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 65 years old, older 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesNichols CR
LocationS 8 T 60 N R 37 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates40.02635, -95.07881
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2024)
Projected traffic83 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt H E over Nichols CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rt H E over Nichols CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Nichols CR carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Nichols CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Nichols CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.