US Bridges

SE 15305 over Panther CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 12 T 39 N R 29 W · Structure no. 34323

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 15305 over Panther CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 15305 over Panther CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 15305
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 12 T 39 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 413
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.17142, -94.07063
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 15305 over Panther CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 15305 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 15305 over Panther CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 15305 over Panther CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SE 15305 over Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.