US Bridges

Arbor RD over Br of Panther CR

FairPosted for load

Laclede County, Missouri · S 16 T 32 N R 17 W · Structure no. 22932

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arbor RD over Br of Panther CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Arbor RD over Br of Panther CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArbor RD
CrossesBr of Panther CR
LocationS 16 T 32 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 381
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.49464, -92.79886
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 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 width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 Arbor RD over Br of Panther CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arbor RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Arbor RD over Br of Panther CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arbor RD over Br of Panther CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Arbor RD over Br of Panther CR?

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