US Bridges

Panther Crossing over Rome Br (flat Cr)

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.25MI W of FM 2493 · Structure no. 100370LD5958101

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panther Crossing over Rome Br (flat Cr) is a concrete culvert carrying Panther Crossing over Rome Br (flat Cr) in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPanther Crossing
CrossesRome Br (flat Cr)
Location0.25MI W of FM 2493
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13377, -95.32017
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Panther Crossing over Rome Br (flat Cr) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panther Crossing over Rome Br (flat Cr) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Panther Crossing over Rome Br (flat Cr) carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Panther Crossing over Rome Br (flat Cr)?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Panther Crossing over Rome Br (flat Cr)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.