US Bridges

Mo 21 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr

Fair

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 2 T 32 N R 1 E · Structure no. 3861

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
554 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,325
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 21 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,988 by 2044. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesMid Fk Black Rvr
LocationS 2 T 32 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates37.47948, -90.90314
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length554 ft (168.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,325 (2024)
Projected traffic1,988 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Mid Fk Black Rvr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr 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 Mid Fk Black Rvr carry?

About 1,325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr?

The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.