US Bridges

Mo 13 N over Lit Sac Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 35 T 30 N R 22 W · Structure no. 2598

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,932
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 N over Lit Sac Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 N over Lit Sac Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 51 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 16,932 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,245 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 13 N
CrossesLit Sac Rvr
LocationS 35 T 30 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.28538, -93.3284
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,932 (2024)
Projected traffic26,245 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N over Lit Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Mo 13 N over Lit Sac Rvr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 13 N over Lit Sac Rvr carry?

About 16,932 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 N over Lit Sac Rvr?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 N over Lit Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.