US Bridges

Brushy Creek RD over Tavern Crk

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 16 T 40 N R 12 W · Structure no. 36882

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Creek RD over Tavern Crk is a concrete slab carrying Brushy Creek RD over Tavern Crk in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrushy Creek RD
CrossesTavern Crk
LocationS 16 T 40 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 182
Coordinates38.21654, -92.2613
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 statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 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 Brushy Creek RD over Tavern Crk built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy Creek RD 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 Brushy Creek RD over Tavern Crk carry?

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

How long is Brushy Creek RD over Tavern Crk?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Creek RD over Tavern Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.