US Bridges

Rt B S over Panther CR

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Missouri · S 17 T 29 N R 19 W · Structure no. 9882

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
859
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Panther CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt B S over Panther CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 859 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B S
CrossesPanther CR
LocationS 17 T 29 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.21633, -93.04356
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2024)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B S over Panther CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B S over Panther CR carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Panther CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Panther CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.