US Bridges

Boeckman Bridge RD over Tavern CR

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 10 T 40 N R 12 W · Structure no. 28649

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boeckman Bridge RD over Tavern CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boeckman Bridge RD over Tavern CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBoeckman Bridge RD
CrossesTavern CR
LocationS 10 T 40 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 181
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.22627, -92.23974
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Boeckman Bridge RD over Tavern CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boeckman Bridge RD over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Boeckman Bridge RD over Tavern CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Boeckman Bridge RD over Tavern CR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Boeckman Bridge RD over Tavern CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.