US Bridges

NE Elm Grove RD over Br of Panther CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 24 T 57 N R 26 W · Structure no. 17637

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Elm Grove RD over Br of Panther CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Elm Grove RD over Br of Panther CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 93 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Elm Grove RD
CrossesBr of Panther CR
LocationS 24 T 57 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 158
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.73912, -93.77747
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Elm Grove RD over Br of Panther CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is NE Elm Grove RD 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 NE Elm Grove RD over Br of Panther CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Elm Grove RD over Br of Panther CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NE Elm Grove RD over Br of Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.