US Bridges

E 13th ST over Flat CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 28 T 23 N R 27 W · Structure no. 14689

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 13th ST over Flat CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E 13th ST over Flat CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE 13th ST
CrossesFlat CR
LocationS 28 T 23 N R 27 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.68251, -93.86068
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic850 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E 13th ST over Flat CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 13th ST over Flat CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E 13th ST over Flat CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 13th ST over Flat CR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E 13th ST over Flat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.