US Bridges

Switchgrass RD over Br of Panther CR

Good

Webster County, Missouri · S 19 T 29 N R 18 W · Structure no. 32923

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Switchgrass RD over Br of Panther CR is a concrete slab carrying Switchgrass RD over Br of Panther CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSwitchgrass RD
CrossesBr of Panther CR
LocationS 19 T 29 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.20218, -92.94675
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Switchgrass RD over Br of Panther CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Switchgrass RD over Br of Panther 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Switchgrass RD over Br of Panther CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Switchgrass RD over Br of Panther CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Switchgrass RD over Br of Panther CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.