US Bridges

E 2nd ST over Panther Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 190190C00155001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 2nd ST over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 2nd ST over Panther Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 2nd ST
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.2 MI N of US 82
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46887, -94.28699
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2018)
Projected traffic233 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E 2nd ST over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 2nd ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E 2nd ST over Panther Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E 2nd ST over Panther Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E 2nd ST over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.