US Bridges

Mo 15 S over Youngs CR

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 5 T 52 N R 9 W · Structure no. 3559

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 15 S over Youngs CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 15 S over Youngs CR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,279 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 15 S
CrossesYoungs CR
LocationS 5 T 52 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates39.31351, -91.94697
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2024)
Projected traffic1,279 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Mo 15 S over Youngs CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 15 S over Youngs CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 15 S over Youngs CR carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 15 S over Youngs CR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 15 S over Youngs CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.