US Bridges

Mo 13 N over Cooper CR

Poor

Henry County, Missouri · S 25 T 40 N R 26 W · Structure no. 11835

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 N over Cooper CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 N over Cooper CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,830 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,953 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 13 N
CrossesCooper CR
LocationS 25 T 40 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates38.22688, -93.76211
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,830 (2024)
Projected traffic11,953 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 13 N over Cooper CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 13 N over Cooper CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 13 N over Cooper CR carry?

About 6,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 N over Cooper CR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 N over Cooper CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.