US Bridges

Mo 21 S over Lit Black Rvr

Good

Carter County, Missouri · S 11 T 25 N R 2 E · Structure no. 33587

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
837
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over Lit Black Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 21 S over Lit Black Rvr in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 837 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,256 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesLit Black Rvr
LocationS 11 T 25 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates36.83052, -90.82276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic837 (2024)
Projected traffic1,256 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 21 S over Lit Black Rvr built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 S over Lit Black Rvr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 21 S over Lit Black Rvr carry?

About 837 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over Lit Black Rvr?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 S over Lit Black Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.