US Bridges

FM 368 over Panther Creek

Good

Archer County, Texas · 6.5 MI S of US 277 · Structure no. 030050080403014

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
234
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 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 368
CrossesPanther Creek
Location6.5 MI S of US 277
RouteState Highway 368
StateTexas
Coordinates33.73761, -98.71011
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2020)
Projected traffic318 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 368 over Panther Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 368 over Panther Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 368 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 368 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.