US Bridges

NE Catawba RD over Br of Panther CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 20 T 57 N R 26 W · Structure no. 18071

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Catawba RD over Br of Panther CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Catawba RD over Br of Panther CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE Catawba RD
CrossesBr of Panther CR
LocationS 20 T 57 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates39.72736, -93.83388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Catawba RD over Br of Panther CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is NE Catawba RD over Br of Panther CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does NE Catawba RD over Br of Panther CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Catawba RD over Br of Panther CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns NE Catawba RD over Br of Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.