US Bridges

Watkins Ford RD over Tavern CR

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Miller County, Missouri · S 32 T 39 N R 12 W · Structure no. 33400

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

About this bridge

Watkins Ford RD over Tavern CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Watkins Ford 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWatkins Ford RD
CrossesTavern CR
LocationS 32 T 39 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.0635, -92.26069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watkins Ford RD over Tavern CR built?

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

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

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

How long is Watkins Ford RD over Tavern CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Watkins Ford RD over Tavern CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.