US Bridges

FM 368 over Panther Creek

Fair

Archer County, Texas · 4.25 MI S of US 277 · Structure no. 030050080403007

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 368 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 368 over Panther Creek in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 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.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 368
CrossesPanther Creek
Location4.25 MI S of US 277
RouteState Highway 368
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.75704, -98.68773
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2020)
Projected traffic596 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 368 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 368 over Panther Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 368 over Panther Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 368 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 368 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.