US Bridges

Mo 21 S over Belew CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 33 T 41 N R 4 E · Structure no. 29596

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,075
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over Belew CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mo 21 S over Belew CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 18,075 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,439 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesBelew CR
LocationS 33 T 41 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates38.23735, -90.5779
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic18,075 (2024)
Projected traffic33,439 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Belew CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 S over Belew 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 December 2024.

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

About 18,075 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over Belew CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 21 S over Belew CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.