US Bridges

Seventh ST over Panther Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Holland Ave · Structure no. 121020J01297001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seventh ST over Panther Creek is a concrete slab carrying Seventh ST over Panther Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSeventh ST
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Holland Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73753, -95.23471
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2013)
Projected traffic675 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seventh ST over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seventh ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Seventh ST over Panther Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seventh ST over Panther Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Seventh ST over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.