Rt W S over Panther CR
PoorPosted for loadBates County, Missouri · S 10 T 39 N R 29 W · Structure no. 7930
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt W S over Panther CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W S over Panther CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt W S over Panther CR built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt W S over Panther CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Rt W S over Panther CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Rt W S over Panther CR?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt W S over Panther CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.