US Bridges

Nation DR over Panther CR

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 13 T 32 N R 17 W · Structure no. 34355

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nation DR over Panther CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nation DR over Panther CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNation DR
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 13 T 32 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 373
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.49086, -92.74312
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic98 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 byOther Local 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 Nation DR over Panther CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nation DR 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 Nation DR over Panther CR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nation DR over Panther CR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nation DR over Panther CR?

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