US Bridges

Rt W S over Br of Panther CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 2 T 39 N R 29 W · Structure no. 4732

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Br of Panther CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt W S over Br of Panther CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W S
CrossesBr of Panther CR
LocationS 2 T 39 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.19209, -94.08665
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt W S over Br of Panther CR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Br of Panther CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Br of Panther CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Br of Panther CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.