US Bridges

Lancaster DR over Panther Creek Relief

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 3.31 MI N of SH 30 · Structure no. 170940AA5672001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster DR over Panther Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Lancaster DR over Panther Creek Relief in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLancaster DR
CrossesPanther Creek Relief
Location3.31 MI N of SH 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6394, -96.15339
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lancaster DR over Panther Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lancaster DR over Panther Creek Relief 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 Lancaster DR over Panther Creek Relief carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Lancaster DR over Panther Creek Relief?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lancaster DR over Panther Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.