US Bridges

15th ST over Bucks Br

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 10 T 63 N R 28 W · Structure no. 13310

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th ST over Bucks Br is a concrete culvert carrying 15th ST over Bucks Br in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries15th ST
CrossesBucks Br
LocationS 10 T 63 N R 28 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.26754, -94.03566
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic633 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 15th ST over Bucks Br built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th ST over Bucks 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 15th ST over Bucks Br carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 15th ST over Bucks Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 15th ST over Bucks Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.