US Bridges

CR 306 over Panther Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 1.65 MI W of FM 1026 · Structure no. 230420AA0279002

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 306 over Panther Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 306 over Panther Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 306
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.65 MI W of FM 1026
RouteCounty Highway 306
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55514, -99.51867
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 306 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 306 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 306 over Panther Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 306 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 306 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.