US Bridges

FM 1794 over Sabine River Relief

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 191830006302043

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1794 over Sabine River Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1794 over Sabine River Relief in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2033. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1794
CrossesSabine River Relief
Location1.80 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 1794
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28887, -94.32192
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadH 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1794 over Sabine River Relief built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1794 over Sabine River Relief 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1794 over Sabine River Relief carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1794 over Sabine River Relief?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1794 over Sabine River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.