US Bridges

Mo 21 S over Cannon Mine

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 28 T 39 N R 3 E · Structure no. 5645

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,009
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 21 S over Cannon Mine is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 21 S over Cannon Mine in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5,009 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,517 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMo 21 S
CrossesCannon Mine
LocationS 28 T 39 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates38.07567, -90.71464
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,009 (2024)
Projected traffic9,517 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Cannon Mine built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 21 S over Cannon Mine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 21 S over Cannon Mine carry?

About 5,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 21 S over Cannon Mine?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 21 S over Cannon Mine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.