US Bridges

Mo 15 S over Long Br

Good

Audrain County, Missouri · S 34 T 53 N R 10 W · Structure no. 33612

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,342
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 15 S over Long Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 15 S over Long Br in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 15 S
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 34 T 53 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates39.33918, -92.00581
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2024)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 15 S over Long Br built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 15 S over Long Br 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Mo 15 S over Long Br carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 15 S over Long Br?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 15 S over Long Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.