US Bridges

Center ST over Panther Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of Clinton DR · Structure no. 121020J13377001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST over Panther Creek is a concrete slab carrying Center ST over Panther Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCenter ST
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.80 MI N of Clinton DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74353, -95.24317
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Center ST over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Center ST over Panther Creek carry?

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

How long is Center ST over Panther Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.