US Bridges

Rt a E over Tavern CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 29 T 40 N R 12 W · Structure no. 9449

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Tavern CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a E over Tavern CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 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
Coordinates38.18593, -92.28198
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2024)
Projected traffic707 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Tavern CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.