Mo 42 E over Tavern CR
FairMiller County, Missouri · S 20 T 39 N R 12 W · Structure no. 3672
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 363 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,279
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 42 E over Tavern CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 42 E over Tavern CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 3,279 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,886 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 42 E over Tavern CR built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 42 E 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 42 E over Tavern CR carry?
About 3,279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mo 42 E over Tavern CR?
The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 42 E over Tavern CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.