US Bridges

Nicollet RD over Unnamed Str

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 10 T 58 N R 13 W · Structure no. 18302

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicollet RD over Unnamed Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicollet RD over Unnamed Str in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNicollet RD
CrossesUnnamed Str
LocationS 10 T 58 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates39.84928, -92.33712
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Nicollet RD over Unnamed Str built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicollet RD over Unnamed Str 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nicollet RD over Unnamed Str carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nicollet RD over Unnamed Str?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Nicollet RD over Unnamed Str?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.