US Bridges

Rt C S over Lateral Dtch No 15

FairPosted for load

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 6 T 17 N R 11 E · Structure no. 8830

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Lateral Dtch No 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C S over Lateral Dtch No 15 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C S
CrossesLateral Dtch No 15
LocationS 6 T 17 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.14698, -89.89667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2024)
Projected traffic419 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$460,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C S over Lateral Dtch No 15 built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C S over Lateral Dtch No 15 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C S over Lateral Dtch No 15 carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Lateral Dtch No 15?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Lateral Dtch No 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.