US Bridges

Tavern CR RD over Lit Tavern CR

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 33 T 39 N R 12 W · Structure no. 35981

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tavern CR RD over Lit Tavern CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Tavern CR RD over Lit Tavern CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesTavern CR RD
CrossesLit Tavern CR
LocationS 33 T 39 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 270
Coordinates38.07058, -92.25244
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Tavern CR RD over Lit Tavern CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tavern CR RD over Lit 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 Tavern CR RD over Lit Tavern CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tavern CR RD over Lit Tavern CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tavern CR RD over Lit Tavern CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.