US Bridges

Gosling RD SB over Panther Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of SH 242 · Structure no. 121700AA0595002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,560
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gosling RD SB over Panther Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gosling RD SB over Panther Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2032. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGosling RD SB
CrossesPanther Branch
Location0.9 MI S of SH 242
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.192, -95.481
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,560 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gosling RD SB over Panther Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gosling RD SB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gosling RD SB over Panther Branch carry?

About 9,560 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gosling RD SB over Panther Branch?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Gosling RD SB over Panther Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.