US Bridges

6576 over Panther CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 26 T 39 N R 29 W · Structure no. 25061

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6576 over Panther CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6576 over Panther CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6576
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 26 T 39 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.11939, -94.08677
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 6576 over Panther CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6576 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 6576 over Panther CR carry?

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

How long is 6576 over Panther CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 6576 over Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.