US Bridges

Rt Mm E over Nahlik Br

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 3 T 42 N R 4 E · Structure no. 7770

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,272
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Mm E over Nahlik Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Mm E over Nahlik Br in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 70 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 12,272 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,862 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRt Mm E
CrossesNahlik Br
LocationS 3 T 42 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0MM
Coordinates38.40294, -90.55818
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,272 (2024)
Projected traffic20,862 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Mm E over Nahlik Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt Mm E over Nahlik 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Mm E over Nahlik Br carry?

About 12,272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Mm E over Nahlik Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Mm E over Nahlik Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.