US Bridges

Mo 21 S over Rock CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 1974 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2543

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over Rock CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 21 S over Rock CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11,035 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,415 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesRock CR
LocationS 1974 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates38.42672, -90.47307
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,035 (2024)
Projected traffic20,415 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 21 S over Rock CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 S over Rock CR 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 November 2024.

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

About 11,035 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over Rock CR?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 S over Rock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.