US Bridges

Tavern Creek RD over Tavern CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 35 T 39 N R 12 W · Structure no. 33399

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tavern Creek RD over Tavern CR is a concrete slab carrying Tavern Creek RD over Tavern CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTavern Creek RD
CrossesTavern CR
LocationS 35 T 39 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.07075, -92.25447
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic43 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tavern Creek RD over Tavern CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tavern Creek RD over 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 Tavern CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tavern Creek RD over Tavern CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tavern Creek RD over Tavern CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.