US 59 over Hoggs Bayou

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 191830006303058

Built: 1969; 56 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected June 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 54 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 8,026; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Hoggs Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Hoggs Bayou in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,026 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,980 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59

CrossesHoggs Bayou

Location0.65 MI N of US 79

RouteU.S. Route 59

CountyPanola County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.16848, -94.32249

Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionJune 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem

Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans5

Design loadHS 20

Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,026 (2020)

Projected traffic15,980 by 2033

Trucks22%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

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 US 59 over Hoggs Bayou built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Hoggs Bayou 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 US 59 over Hoggs Bayou carry?

About 8,026 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Hoggs Bayou?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 59 over Hoggs Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.