US Bridges

Mo 15 S over Mid Fk Salt Rvr

Poor

Monroe County, Missouri · S 2 T 54 N R 10 W · Structure no. 3593

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 15 S over Mid Fk Salt Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 15 S over Mid Fk Salt Rvr in Monroe 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 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.

It carries about 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,596 by 2044. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMo 15 S
CrossesMid Fk Salt Rvr
LocationS 2 T 54 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates39.48918, -91.99986
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2024)
Projected traffic3,596 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 15 S over Mid Fk Salt Rvr built?

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

What condition is Mo 15 S over Mid Fk Salt Rvr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 15 S over Mid Fk Salt Rvr carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 15 S over Mid Fk Salt Rvr?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 15 S over Mid Fk Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.