US Bridges

Panther CR RD over Panther CR

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 15 T 48 N R 24 W · Structure no. 33844

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panther CR RD over Panther CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panther CR RD over Panther CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPanther CR RD
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 15 T 48 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 315
Coordinates38.95667, -93.53389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic98 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 Panther CR RD over Panther CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panther CR RD over Panther CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Panther CR RD over Panther CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Panther CR RD over Panther CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Panther CR RD over Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.