US Bridges

Pleasant Hill RD over Panther CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 30 T 28 N R 12 W · Structure no. 20263

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill RD over Panther CR is a concrete slab carrying Pleasant Hill RD over Panther CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Hill RD
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 30 T 28 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.0798, -92.1932
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Pleasant Hill RD over Panther CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill RD 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 November 2023.

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

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill RD over Panther CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Hill RD over Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.