US Bridges

Hoeker RD over Tavern CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 7 T 41 N R 12 W · Structure no. 15514

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoeker RD over Tavern CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoeker RD over Tavern CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHoeker RD
CrossesTavern CR
LocationS 7 T 41 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.31758, -92.28747
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hoeker RD over Tavern CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoeker RD over Tavern CR 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 Hoeker RD over Tavern CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Hoeker RD over Tavern CR?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hoeker RD over Tavern CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.