US Bridges

Mo 13 S over Brawley CR

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 36 T 45 N R 26 W · Structure no. 4622

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,577
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over Brawley CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 13 S over Brawley CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 103 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 4,577 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,010 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesBrawley CR
LocationS 36 T 45 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates38.65117, -93.73666
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,577 (2024)
Projected traffic8,010 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Brawley CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Mo 13 S over Brawley CR 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 Brawley CR carry?

About 4,577 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over Brawley CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over Brawley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.