US Bridges

Mo 13 S over Cooper CR

Good

Henry County, Missouri · S 26 T 26 N R 40 W · Structure no. 11894

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over Cooper CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 S over Cooper CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,070 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,373 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesCooper CR
LocationS 26 T 26 N R 40 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates38.22683, -93.7624
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,070 (2024)
Projected traffic12,373 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 S over Cooper CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 13 S over Cooper 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 September 2024.

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

About 7,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over Cooper CR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over Cooper CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.