US Bridges

Mo 94 E over Big Tavern CR

Good

Callaway County, Missouri · S 27 T 46 N R 7 W · Structure no. 30522

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 94 E over Big Tavern CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 94 E over Big Tavern CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMo 94 E
CrossesBig Tavern CR
LocationS 27 T 46 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates38.71991, -91.69038
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2024)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 94 E over Big Tavern CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 94 E over Big Tavern CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 94 E over Big Tavern CR carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 94 E over Big Tavern CR?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 94 E over Big Tavern CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.