US Bridges

Athens RD over Panther CR

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 10 T 32 N R 17 W · Structure no. 22804

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Athens RD over Panther CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Athens RD over Panther CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 5 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 14 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAthens RD
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 10 T 32 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 375
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.50314, -92.78072
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 byOther Local 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 Athens RD over Panther CR built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Athens RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Athens RD over Panther CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Athens RD over Panther CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Athens RD over Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.