US Bridges

Mo 13 S over Dry Sac Rvr

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 9 T 31 N R 22 W · Structure no. 2596

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,979
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over Dry Sac Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 13 S over Dry Sac Rvr in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 53 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 11,979 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,963 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesDry Sac Rvr
LocationS 9 T 31 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates37.4288, -93.35507
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 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 width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,979 (2024)
Projected traffic20,963 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 13 S over Dry Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Mo 13 S over Dry Sac Rvr 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 November 2023.

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

About 11,979 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S 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 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over Dry Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.