US Bridges

County RD Panama over Br W Fk of Clear C

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 9 T 35 N R 30 W · Structure no. 24338

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD Panama over Br W Fk of Clear C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD Panama over Br W Fk of Clear C in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD Panama
CrossesBr W Fk of Clear C
LocationS 9 T 35 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 479
Coordinates37.81892, -94.24991
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD Panama over Br W Fk of Clear C built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County RD Panama over Br W Fk of Clear C 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD Panama over Br W Fk of Clear C carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD Panama over Br W Fk of Clear C?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD Panama over Br W Fk of Clear C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.