US Bridges

Mo 15 S over Mid Fabius Rvr

Good

Scotland County, Missouri · S 26 T 64 N R 12 W · Structure no. 3572

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 15 S over Mid Fabius Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 15 S over Mid Fabius Rvr in Scotland 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 15 S
CrossesMid Fabius Rvr
LocationS 26 T 64 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates40.33235, -92.21521
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Mid Fabius Rvr built?

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

What condition is Mo 15 S over Mid Fabius Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Mo 15 S over Mid Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 15 S over Mid Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.