US Bridges

Mo 13 S over Hickory CR

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 25 T 61 N R 28 W · Structure no. 5695

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over Hickory CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 S over Hickory CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 91 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesHickory CR
LocationS 25 T 61 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 13
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.05651, -93.99788
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2024)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 13 S over Hickory CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Mo 13 S over Hickory 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 2023.

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

About 772 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over Hickory CR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over Hickory CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.