US Bridges

Rt a E over Tavern CR

FairPosted for load

Miller County, Missouri · S 29 T 40 N R 12 W · Structure no. 7015

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Tavern CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Tavern CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a E
CrossesTavern CR
LocationS 29 T 40 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.18352, -92.28907
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2024)
Projected traffic707 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Tavern CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Rt a 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 Rt a E over Tavern CR carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Tavern CR?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Tavern CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.