US Bridges

Rt C S over Panther CR

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 36 T 64 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2144

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Panther CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C S over Panther CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 56 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 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRt C S
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 36 T 64 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates40.30418, -94.33157
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2024)
Projected traffic642 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt C S over Panther CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Rt C S 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 Rt C S over Panther CR carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Panther CR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Panther CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.