US Bridges

4566 over Panther CR

FairPosted for load

Bates County, Missouri · S 14 T 39 N R 29 W · Structure no. 24529

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4566 over Panther CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 4566 over Panther CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries4566
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 14 T 39 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 506
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.14866, -94.08955
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4566 over Panther CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4566 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 4566 over Panther CR carry?

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

How long is 4566 over Panther CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 4566 over Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.