US Bridges

Mo 15 S over US 36

Good

Shelby County, Missouri · S 32 T 57 N R 10 W · Structure no. 29333

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 15 S over US 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 15 S over US 36 in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,905 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,053 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 15 S
CrossesUS 36
LocationS 32 T 57 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates39.69788, -92.0389
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,905 (2024)
Projected traffic6,053 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 15 S over US 36 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 15 S over US 36 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 15 S over US 36 carry?

About 3,905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 15 S over US 36?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 15 S over US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.