US Bridges

Mo 21 S over Ball CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 34 T 40 N R 4 E · Structure no. 6062

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,501
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over Ball CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 21 S over Ball CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 12,501 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,252 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesBall CR
LocationS 34 T 40 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates38.15672, -90.57336
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,501 (2024)
Projected traffic21,252 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ball CR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

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

About 12,501 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over Ball CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 21 S over Ball CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.