US Bridges

Clinton DR over Panther Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of Main ST · Structure no. 121020AA5169001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,180
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton DR over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clinton DR over Panther Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 7,180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClinton DR
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.70 MI E of Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73246, -95.22967
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,180 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton DR over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Clinton DR over Panther Creek carry?

About 7,180 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Clinton DR over Panther Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton DR over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.