US Bridges

Brushy Creek RD over Trib. to Tavern CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 16 T 40 N R 12 W · Structure no. 18349

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Creek RD over Trib. to Tavern CR is a concrete slab carrying Brushy Creek RD over Trib. to Tavern CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBrushy Creek RD
CrossesTrib. to Tavern CR
LocationS 16 T 40 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 182
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.21792, -92.26075
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Brushy Creek RD over Trib. to Tavern CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy Creek RD over Trib. to 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 Brushy Creek RD over Trib. to Tavern CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brushy Creek RD over Trib. to Tavern CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Creek RD over Trib. to Tavern CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.