US Bridges

Mo 13 S over Shoal CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 22 T 56 N R 28 W · Structure no. 2584

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,331
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over Shoal CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 S over Shoal 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 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 2,331 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,147 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 22 T 56 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 13
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.6506, -94.03859
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,331 (2024)
Projected traffic3,147 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shoal CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 13 S over Shoal 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 Shoal CR carry?

About 2,331 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over Shoal CR?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.