US Bridges

CR 175/GILBERT RD over Panther Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of FM 103 · Structure no. 031690AA0175001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175/GILBERT RD over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 175/GILBERT RD over Panther Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 175/GILBERT RD
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.1 MI E of FM 103
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.83191, -97.70428
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 175/GILBERT RD over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 175/GILBERT RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 175/GILBERT RD over Panther Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 175/GILBERT RD over Panther Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175/GILBERT RD over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.