US Bridges

Mo 15 S over Tiger Fk North Rvr

Fair

Shelby County, Missouri · S 33 T 59 N R 10 W · Structure no. 5048

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
892
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 15 S over Tiger Fk North Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 15 S over Tiger Fk North Rvr in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 892 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,383 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 15 S
CrossesTiger Fk North Rvr
LocationS 33 T 59 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 15
CountyShelby County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.87489, -92.02425
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic892 (2024)
Projected traffic1,383 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Tiger Fk North Rvr built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Mo 15 S over Tiger Fk North Rvr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 15 S over Tiger Fk North Rvr carry?

About 892 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 15 S over Tiger Fk North Rvr?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 15 S over Tiger Fk North Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.