Panama RD over Birch CR
GoodVernon County, Missouri · S 9 T 35 N R 31 W · Structure no. 36954
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Panama RD over Birch CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panama RD over Birch CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Panama RD over Birch CR built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Panama RD over Birch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Panama RD over Birch CR carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Panama RD over Birch CR?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Panama RD over Birch CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.