US Bridges

FM 560 over Panther Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 190190102101006

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,807
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 560 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 560 over Panther Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 3,807 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,380 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 560
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.10 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 560
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47142, -94.28925
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,807 (2020)
Projected traffic7,380 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 560 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 560 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 560 over Panther Creek carry?

About 3,807 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 560 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 560 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.