US Bridges

E 340th Street over Panther CR

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 5 T 64 N R 26 W · Structure no. 21588

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 340th Street over Panther CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 340th Street over Panther CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesE 340th Street
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 5 T 64 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 313
Coordinates40.36576, -93.84151
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 E 340th Street over Panther CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 340th Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E 340th Street over Panther CR carry?

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

How long is E 340th Street over Panther CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns E 340th Street over Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.