US Bridges

Clark School Road over Tavern Crk

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Miller County, Missouri · S 17 T 40 N R 12 W · Structure no. 36880

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark School Road over Tavern Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Clark School Road over Tavern Crk in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClark School Road
CrossesTavern Crk
LocationS 17 T 40 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.21789, -92.28328
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clark School Road over Tavern Crk built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark School Road over Tavern Crk 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 Clark School Road over Tavern Crk carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clark School Road over Tavern Crk?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Clark School Road over Tavern Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.