US Bridges

Mo 13 S over Tabo CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 15 T 50 N R 36 W · Structure no. 3761

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,731
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over Tabo CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 13 S over Tabo CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,731 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,752 by 2044. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesTabo CR
LocationS 15 T 50 N R 36 W
RouteState Highway 13
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.12554, -93.76305
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,731 (2024)
Projected traffic8,752 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Tabo CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 13 S over Tabo 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 January 2023.

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

About 4,731 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over Tabo CR?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over Tabo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.