US Bridges

Mo 21 S over Br of Hurricane CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 30 T 22 N R 2 E · Structure no. 5631

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over Br of Hurricane CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 21 S over Br of Hurricane CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesBr of Hurricane CR
LocationS 30 T 22 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates36.52227, -90.90616
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2024)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Br of Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 S over Br of Hurricane 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 21 S over Br of Hurricane CR carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over Br of Hurricane CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mo 21 S over Br of Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.