US Bridges

275 TH ST over Panther CR

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 26 T 64 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16874

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

275 TH ST over Panther CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 275 TH ST over Panther CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries275 TH ST
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 26 T 64 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.32004, -94.27145
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 275 TH ST over Panther CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is 275 TH ST over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 275 TH ST over Panther CR carry?

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

How long is 275 TH ST over Panther CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 275 TH ST over Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.