US Bridges

Oak DR over Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Grimes County, Texas · 3.53 MI SW of FM 244 · Structure no. 170940AA0111002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak DR over Panther Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Oak DR over Panther Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOak DR
CrossesPanther Creek
Location3.53 MI SW of FM 244
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66744, -96.14182
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oak DR over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak DR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Oak DR over Panther Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Oak DR over Panther Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Oak DR over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.