US Bridges

Madden Ford RD over Tavern CR

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 13 T 38 N R 13 W · Structure no. 29804

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madden Ford RD over Tavern CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madden Ford RD over Tavern CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMadden Ford RD
CrossesTavern CR
LocationS 13 T 38 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 299
Coordinates38.03383, -92.31083
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 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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Madden Ford RD over Tavern CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madden Ford 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 Madden Ford RD over Tavern CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Madden Ford RD over Tavern CR?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Madden Ford RD over Tavern CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.