US Bridges

CR 175 over Panther Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 2.4 MI NE of SH 30 · Structure no. 170940AA0279001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175 over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 175 over Panther Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 175
CrossesPanther Creek
Location2.4 MI NE of SH 30
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62622, -96.14696
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
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2010)
Projected traffic140 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 175 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 175 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 175 over Panther Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 175 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.