US Bridges

Tavern Creek RD over Lit Tavern CR

FairPosted for load

Miller County, Missouri · S 33 T 39 N R 12 W · Structure no. 26510

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
85 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tavern Creek RD over Lit Tavern CR is a concrete slab carrying Tavern Creek RD over Lit 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTavern Creek RD
CrossesLit Tavern CR
LocationS 33 T 39 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 287
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.06347, -92.24042
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tavern Creek RD over Lit Tavern CR built?

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

What condition is Tavern Creek RD over Lit 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 Tavern Creek RD over Lit Tavern CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tavern Creek RD over Lit Tavern CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Tavern Creek RD over Lit Tavern CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.