US Bridges

Mo 221 S over Brewers CR

Poor

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 15 T 34 N R 4 E · Structure no. 10022

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,292
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 221 S over Brewers CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mo 221 S over Brewers CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,292 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,596 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 221 S
CrossesBrewers CR
LocationS 15 T 34 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 221
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.65028, -90.5745
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,292 (2024)
Projected traffic5,596 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 221 S over Brewers CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 221 S over Brewers CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 221 S over Brewers CR carry?

About 3,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 221 S over Brewers CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 221 S over Brewers CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.