US Bridges

Holland Ave over Panther Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Clinton DR · Structure no. 121020J32241002

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,710
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland Ave over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Holland Ave over Panther Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 9,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,500 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHolland Ave
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.30 MI N of Clinton DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73627, -95.23286
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,710 (2013)
Projected traffic11,500 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Holland Ave over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holland Ave 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 Holland Ave over Panther Creek carry?

About 9,710 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Holland Ave over Panther Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Holland Ave over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.