US Bridges

County Road 608 over Little Tavern CR

Good

Maries County, Missouri · S 7 T 39 N R 11 W · Structure no. 36564

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 608 over Little Tavern CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 608 over Little Tavern CR in Maries County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 608
CrossesLittle Tavern CR
LocationS 7 T 39 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyMaries County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.13, -92.16667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 608 over Little Tavern CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 608 over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 608 over Little Tavern CR carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 608 over Little Tavern CR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 608 over Little Tavern CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.