Kemna Bridge RD over Tavern CR
PoorPosted for loadMiller County, Missouri · S 3 T 40 N R 12 W · Structure no. 17571
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Suspension
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kemna Bridge RD over Tavern CR is a steel continuous suspension carrying Kemna Bridge RD over Tavern CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 115 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kemna Bridge RD over Tavern CR built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Kemna Bridge RD over Tavern CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Kemna Bridge RD over Tavern CR carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Kemna Bridge RD over Tavern CR?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Kemna Bridge RD over Tavern CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.