US Bridges

2196 over Br of Panther CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 3 T 39 N R 29 W · Structure no. 24379

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2196 over Br of Panther CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2196 over Br of Panther CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries2196
CrossesBr of Panther CR
LocationS 3 T 39 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 484
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.18326, -94.09784
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$283,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2196 over Br of Panther CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2196 over Br of Panther 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 2196 over Br of Panther CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2196 over Br of Panther CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 2196 over Br of Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.