US Bridges

Belle RD over Tavern CR

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 36 T 38 N R 13 W · Structure no. 12301

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belle RD over Tavern CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belle RD over Tavern CR in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBelle RD
CrossesTavern CR
LocationS 36 T 38 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.98588, -92.3101
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic98 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Belle RD over Tavern CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belle RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Belle RD over Tavern CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Belle RD over Tavern CR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Belle RD over Tavern CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.