US Bridges

SE 14855 over Panther CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 14 T 39 N R 29 W · Structure no. 24421

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 14855 over Panther CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SE 14855 over Panther CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 119 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 14855
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 14 T 39 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 490
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.15932, -94.07964
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 14855 over Panther CR built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SE 14855 over 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 SE 14855 over Panther CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 14855 over Panther CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SE 14855 over Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.