US Bridges

Mo 21 S over S Prong Lit Black

Good

Ripley County, Missouri · S 11 T 24 N R 2 E · Structure no. 11952

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,438
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over S Prong Lit Black is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 21 S over S Prong Lit Black in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,157 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesS Prong Lit Black
LocationS 11 T 24 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates36.74542, -90.80917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,438 (2024)
Projected traffic2,157 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 S Prong Lit Black built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 S over S Prong Lit Black in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 21 S over S Prong Lit Black carry?

About 1,438 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over S Prong Lit Black?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 S over S Prong Lit Black?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.