US Bridges

Tucker RD over Beaver CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 27 T 29 N R 12 W · Structure no. 19649

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker RD over Beaver CR is a concrete slab carrying Tucker RD over Beaver CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker RD
CrossesBeaver CR
LocationS 27 T 29 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.1685, -92.2355
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Tucker RD over Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Tucker RD over Beaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tucker RD over Beaver CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tucker RD over Beaver CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker RD over Beaver CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.