US Bridges

Mathers RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM 1665 · Structure no. 022490AA0202001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathers RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mathers RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMathers RD Pct 2
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.5 MI N of FM 1665
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43218, -97.64725
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2014)
Projected traffic160 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Mathers RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mathers RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mathers RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mathers RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mathers RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.