US Bridges

Mo 21 S over Minor CR

Good

Iron County, Missouri · S 14 T 33 N R 3 E · Structure no. 3635

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,513
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over Minor CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 21 S over Minor CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,513 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,270 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesMinor CR
LocationS 14 T 33 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates37.5359, -90.68588
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,513 (2024)
Projected traffic5,270 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 21 S over Minor CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 S over Minor 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 Minor CR carry?

About 3,513 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over Minor CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 21 S over Minor CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.