US Bridges

CR122/PANHANDLE RD over Gilbert Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of CO RD 121 · Structure no. 032430AA0122001

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR122/PANHANDLE RD over Gilbert Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR122/PANHANDLE RD over Gilbert Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR122/PANHANDLE RD
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location0.6 MI N of CO RD 121
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.04198, -98.64199
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR122/PANHANDLE RD over Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR122/PANHANDLE RD over Gilbert Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR122/PANHANDLE RD over Gilbert Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR122/PANHANDLE RD over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR122/PANHANDLE RD over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.