US Bridges

Mo 21 S over Big Rvr

Good

Washington County, Missouri · S 25 T 36 N R 2 E · Structure no. 3658

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,078
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over Big Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 21 S over Big Rvr in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,078 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,117 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesBig Rvr
LocationS 25 T 36 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates37.81149, -90.77387
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,078 (2024)
Projected traffic6,117 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Big Rvr built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 S over Big Rvr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 21 S over Big Rvr carry?

About 4,078 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over Big Rvr?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 S over Big Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.