US Bridges

Kuykendahl RD over Panther Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700AA0723021

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuykendahl RD over Panther Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuykendahl RD over Panther Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKuykendahl RD
CrossesPanther Branch
Location1.00 MI S of FM 1488
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21385, -95.52225
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kuykendahl RD over Panther Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuykendahl 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kuykendahl RD over Panther Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kuykendahl RD over Panther Branch?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kuykendahl RD over Panther Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.