US Bridges

Mo 21 N over Crd Heads Crk RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 19 T 42 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2530

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,817
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 N over Crd Heads Crk RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 21 N over Crd Heads Crk RD in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 8,817 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,989 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 21 N
CrossesCrd Heads Crk RD
LocationS 19 T 42 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates38.35635, -90.50549
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,817 (2024)
Projected traffic14,989 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 21 N over Crd Heads Crk RD built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 N over Crd Heads Crk RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 21 N over Crd Heads Crk RD carry?

About 8,817 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 N over Crd Heads Crk RD?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 N over Crd Heads Crk RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.