New Harp RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek
PoorPosted for loadWise County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of FM 1655 · Structure no. 022490AA0203001
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Harp RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying New Harp RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was New Harp RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Harp RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does New Harp RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is New Harp RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns New Harp RD Pct 2 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.