US Bridges

Mo 13 S over Old Channel Blackw

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 1 T 46 N R 26 W · Structure no. 33879

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,128
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over Old Channel Blackw is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 13 S over Old Channel Blackw in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 3,128 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,474 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesOld Channel Blackw
LocationS 1 T 46 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates38.80299, -93.70368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,128 (2024)
Projected traffic5,474 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 13 S over Old Channel Blackw built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 13 S over Old Channel Blackw 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 13 S over Old Channel Blackw carry?

About 3,128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over Old Channel Blackw?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over Old Channel Blackw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.