US Bridges

Mo 13 S over Otter CR

Good

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 2 T 39 N R 26 W · Structure no. 11915

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,915
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 13 S over Otter CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 13 S over Otter CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 7,915 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,851 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 13 S
CrossesOtter CR
LocationS 2 T 39 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates38.19523, -93.74423
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,915 (2024)
Projected traffic13,851 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Otter CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 13 S over Otter 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 September 2024.

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

About 7,915 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Mo 13 S over Otter CR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 13 S over Otter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.