US Bridges

FM 1794 over Sabine River

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 191830006302044

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1794 over Sabine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1794 over Sabine River 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2033. The structure is 1,251 ft (381.3 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
Location1.50 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 1794
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28546, -94.32867
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+23 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,251 ft (381.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2023)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

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

What condition is FM 1794 over Sabine River 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 carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1794 over Sabine River?

The structure is 1,251 ft (381.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1794 over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.