US Bridges

Mo 13 S over Tom CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 35 T 57 N R 28 W · Structure no. 2583

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,327
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over Tom CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 S over Tom CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 2,327 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,141 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesTom CR
LocationS 35 T 57 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates39.6996, -94.01488
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,327 (2024)
Projected traffic3,141 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 13 S over Tom CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 13 S over Tom 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 13 S over Tom CR carry?

About 2,327 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over Tom CR?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over Tom CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.