US Bridges

ST Albans RD over Tavern Br

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 2 T 44 N R 2 E · Structure no. 29496

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Albans RD over Tavern Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Albans RD over Tavern Br in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST Albans RD
CrossesTavern Br
LocationS 2 T 44 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58239, -90.76844
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 ST Albans RD over Tavern Br built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Albans RD over Tavern Br 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does ST Albans RD over Tavern Br carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST Albans RD over Tavern Br?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns ST Albans RD over Tavern Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.