US Bridges

Mo 13 S over Painter CR

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 19 T 60 N R 27 W · Structure no. 5696

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over Painter CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 13 S over Painter CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, 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 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 1,203 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,564 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesPainter CR
LocationS 19 T 60 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates40.00396, -93.97864
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,203 (2024)
Projected traffic1,564 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Painter CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 13 S over Painter 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 January 2024.

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

About 1,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over Painter CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over Painter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.