US Bridges

Mo 21 S over Reeds CR

Good

Iron County, Missouri · S 19 T 35 N R 3 E · Structure no. 33750

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over Reeds CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 21 S over Reeds CR in Iron 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,202 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesReeds CR
LocationS 19 T 35 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates37.73442, -90.75911
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,202 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Reeds CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 21 S over Reeds 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 21 S over Reeds CR carry?

About 2,202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over Reeds CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 S over Reeds CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.