US Bridges

Panther RD over Trib of Wildcat CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 28 T 63 N R 33 W · Structure no. 14547

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panther RD over Trib of Wildcat CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panther RD over Trib of Wildcat CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPanther RD
CrossesTrib of Wildcat CR
LocationS 28 T 63 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 698
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.24007, -94.63217
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Panther RD over Trib of Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panther RD over Trib of Wildcat 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Panther RD over Trib of Wildcat CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Panther RD over Trib of Wildcat CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Panther RD over Trib of Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.