US Bridges

NE Chicago DR over Br of Panther CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 14 T 57 N R 26 W · Structure no. 31609

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Chicago DR over Br of Panther CR is a steel continuous culvert carrying NE Chicago DR over Br of Panther CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Chicago DR
CrossesBr of Panther CR
LocationS 14 T 57 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.74552, -93.77842
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Chicago DR over Br of Panther CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Chicago DR 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 Chicago DR over Br of Panther CR carry?

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

How long is NE Chicago DR over Br of Panther CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NE Chicago DR over Br of Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.