US Bridges

Pit RD over Little Tavern Cree

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 35 T 42 N R 13 W · Structure no. 18754

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pit RD over Little Tavern Cree is a concrete slab carrying Pit RD over Little Tavern Cree in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPit RD
CrossesLittle Tavern Cree
LocationS 35 T 42 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 198
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.34295, -92.32198
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pit RD over Little Tavern Cree built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pit RD over Little Tavern Cree 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pit RD over Little Tavern Cree carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pit RD over Little Tavern Cree?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pit RD over Little Tavern Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.