US Bridges

FM 919 over Panther Ck

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of SH-193 · Structure no. 021820117801014

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 919 over Panther Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 919 over Panther Ck in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 919
CrossesPanther Ck
Location2.2 MI N of SH-193
RouteState Highway 919
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58279, -98.37027
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2024)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 919 over Panther Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 919 over Panther Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 919 over Panther Ck carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 919 over Panther Ck?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 919 over Panther Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.