US Bridges

FM 103 over Panther Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 2634 · Structure no. 031690023904019

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 103 over Panther Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 103 over Panther Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesFM 103
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.1 MI S of FM 2634
RouteState Highway 103
StateTexas
Coordinates33.86685, -97.72307
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2020)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$308,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 103 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 103 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 103 over Panther Creek carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 103 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 103 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.