US Bridges

Old ST Thomas RD over Tavern CR

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Miller County, Missouri · S 15 T 41 N R 12 W · Structure no. 36935

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old ST Thomas RD over Tavern CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Old ST Thomas RD over Tavern CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld ST Thomas RD
CrossesTavern CR
LocationS 15 T 41 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.29709, -92.24283
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old ST Thomas RD over Tavern CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old ST Thomas 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 Old ST Thomas RD over Tavern CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old ST Thomas RD over Tavern CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old ST Thomas RD over Tavern CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.