Rt C E over Panther CR
PoorPolk County, Missouri · S 1 T 34 N R 22 W · Structure no. 7969
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 433
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt C E over Panther CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over Panther CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 433 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt C E over Panther CR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt C E over Panther CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt C E over Panther CR carry?
About 433 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt C E over Panther CR?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt C E over Panther CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.