US Bridges

NE Panther RD over Panther CR

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 27 T 57 N R 26 W · Structure no. 18057

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Panther RD over Panther CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Panther RD over Panther CR in Caldwell 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Panther RD
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 27 T 57 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.71646, -93.81486
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$249,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Panther RD over Panther CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Panther RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE Panther RD over Panther CR carry?

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

How long is NE Panther RD over Panther CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NE Panther RD over Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.