US Bridges

Woodlands Pkwy over Panther Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of Grogans Mill · Structure no. 121700AA0601120

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
405 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
41,574
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlands Pkwy over Panther Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodlands Pkwy over Panther Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 48 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 41,574 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,830 by 2032. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlands Pkwy
CrossesPanther Branch
Location1.0 MI W of Grogans Mill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15438, -95.48276
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,574 (2020)
Projected traffic27,830 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodlands Pkwy over Panther Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Woodlands Pkwy over Panther Branch 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 Woodlands Pkwy over Panther Branch carry?

About 41,574 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodlands Pkwy over Panther Branch?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlands Pkwy over Panther Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.