US Bridges

SE 15th LN over Pettis CR

PoorPosted for load

Barton County, Missouri · S 18 T 31 N R 30 W · Structure no. 22460

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 15th LN over Pettis CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 15th LN over Pettis CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE 15th LN
CrossesPettis CR
LocationS 18 T 31 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 357
Coordinates37.43025, -94.26724
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$494,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 15th LN over Pettis CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 15th LN over Pettis CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SE 15th LN over Pettis CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 15th LN over Pettis CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SE 15th LN over Pettis CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.