US Bridges

Tavern Creek RD over Tavern Crk

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 33 T 39 N R 12 W · Structure no. 37152

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tavern Creek RD over Tavern Crk is a concrete slab carrying Tavern 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTavern Creek RD
CrossesTavern Crk
LocationS 33 T 39 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 287
Coordinates38.06417, -92.2408
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Creek RD over Tavern Crk built?

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

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

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tavern Creek RD over Tavern Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Tavern Creek RD over Tavern Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.