US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Tavern CR

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 7 T 38 N R 12 W · Structure no. 29836

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,008
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Tavern CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 17 S 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,008 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,217 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesTavern CR
LocationS 7 T 38 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates38.04603, -92.28993
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,008 (2024)
Projected traffic4,217 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 17 S over Tavern CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 17 S 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 17 S over Tavern CR carry?

About 2,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Tavern CR?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over Tavern CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.