US Bridges

Brooklyn RD over Br of Tavern CR

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 14 T 37 N R 13 W · Structure no. 12609

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn RD over Br of Tavern CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooklyn RD over Br of Tavern CR in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn RD
CrossesBr of Tavern CR
LocationS 14 T 37 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.94594, -92.32549
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Brooklyn RD over Br of Tavern CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklyn RD over Br of 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 Brooklyn RD over Br of Tavern CR carry?

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

How long is Brooklyn RD over Br of Tavern CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklyn RD over Br of Tavern CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.