US Bridges

Mo 15 S over Forman/Gunns Br

Good

Scotland County, Missouri · S 6 T 65 N R 11 W · Structure no. 36556

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 15 S over Forman/Gunns Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 15 S over Forman/Gunns Br in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,634 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,083 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 15 S
CrossesForman/Gunns Br
LocationS 6 T 65 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 15
CountyScotland County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.47621, -92.16843
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,634 (2024)
Projected traffic4,083 by 2044
Trucks22%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 15 S over Forman/Gunns Br built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 15 S over Forman/Gunns Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 15 S over Forman/Gunns Br carry?

About 2,634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 15 S over Forman/Gunns Br?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 15 S over Forman/Gunns Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.