US Bridges

ST John DR over Panther Creek

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 4.0 MI N of SH 30 · Structure no. 170940AA5677001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST John DR over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying ST John DR over Panther Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST John DR
CrossesPanther Creek
Location4.0 MI N of SH 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63101, -96.14626
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 ST John DR over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST John DR over Panther Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does ST John DR over Panther Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST John DR over Panther Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns ST John DR over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.