US Bridges

Mo 13 N over Deep Water CR

Good

Henry County, Missouri · S 1 T 40 N R 26 W · Structure no. 11855

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
549 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,135
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 N over Deep Water CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 N over Deep Water CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,135 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,486 by 2044. The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 13 N
CrossesDeep Water CR
LocationS 1 T 40 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates38.28535, -93.75931
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length549 ft (167.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,135 (2024)
Projected traffic12,486 by 2044
Trucks28%
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 Deep Water CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 13 N over Deep Water CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 13 N over Deep Water CR carry?

About 7,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 N over Deep Water CR?

The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 N over Deep Water CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.