US Bridges

Greenbridge DR WB over Panther Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of SH 242 · Structure no. 121700AA0554001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenbridge DR WB over Panther Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenbridge DR WB over Panther Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2035. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenbridge DR WB
CrossesPanther Branch
Location0.3 MI SW of SH 242
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2078, -95.50574
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenbridge DR WB over Panther Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenbridge DR WB over Panther Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Greenbridge DR WB over Panther Branch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Greenbridge DR WB over Panther Branch?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Greenbridge DR WB over Panther Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.