US Bridges

Rt U S over Tavern CR

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 12 T 37 N R 13 W · Structure no. 9764

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Tavern CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U S over Tavern CR in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 1,388 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U S
CrossesTavern CR
LocationS 12 T 37 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.95865, -92.30487
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,388 (2024)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U S over Tavern CR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U S 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt U S over Tavern CR carry?

About 1,388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Tavern CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Tavern CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.