US Bridges

Mo 13 N over Dry Sac Rvr

Poor

Polk County, Missouri · S 9 T 31 N R 22 W · Structure no. 2329

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,782
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 N over Dry Sac Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 N over Dry Sac Rvr in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,782 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,869 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 13 N
CrossesDry Sac Rvr
LocationS 9 T 31 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.42879, -93.35476
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,782 (2024)
Projected traffic18,869 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 13 N over Dry Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Mo 13 N over Dry Sac Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 13 N over Dry Sac Rvr carry?

About 10,782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 N over Dry Sac Rvr?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 N over Dry Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.