US Bridges

FM 1954 over Panther Creek

Good

Archer County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of FM 368 · Structure no. 030050183701009

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
532
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1954 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 1954 over Panther Creek in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 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 532 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1954
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.8 MI E of FM 368
RouteState Highway 1954
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.79505, -98.65696
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2020)
Projected traffic970 by 2033
Trucks22%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1954 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1954 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 1954 over Panther Creek carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 1954 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1954 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.