SH 279 over Panther Creek
GoodBrown County, Texas · 9.10 MI S of FM 2940 · Structure no. 230250048004017
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,297
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 279 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 279 over Panther Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 92 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 1,297 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,682 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 279 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SH 279 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 279 over Panther Creek carry?
About 1,297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 279 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns SH 279 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.