US Bridges

Mo 13 S over Davis CR

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 1 T 48 N R 26 W · Structure no. 4759

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,666
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over Davis CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 S over Davis CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 101 years old, older 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 5,666 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,482 by 2044. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesDavis CR
LocationS 1 T 48 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates38.9825, -93.73602
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,666 (2024)
Projected traffic10,482 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Davis CR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Mo 13 S over Davis 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 January 2023.

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

About 5,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over Davis CR?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over Davis CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.