US Bridges

Sawdust RD over Panther Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Millbend DR · Structure no. 121700AA0666125

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,284
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawdust RD over Panther Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sawdust RD over Panther Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 36 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 10,284 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSawdust RD
CrossesPanther Branch
Location0.3 MI W of Millbend DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13424, -95.47757
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,284 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sawdust RD over Panther Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Sawdust RD 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 Sawdust RD over Panther Branch carry?

About 10,284 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Sawdust RD over Panther Branch?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sawdust RD over Panther Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.