US Bridges

SH 30 over Panther Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 5.1 MI NW of FM 244 · Structure no. 170940021204015

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,033
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 30 over Panther Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 30 over Panther Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6,033 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,746 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 30
CrossesPanther Creek
Location5.1 MI NW of FM 244
RouteState Highway 30
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60351, -96.162
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,033 (2020)
Projected traffic8,746 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 30 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 30 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 30 over Panther Creek carry?

About 6,033 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 30 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 30 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.