US 79 over Irons Bayou
FairPanola County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of FM 1970 · Structure no. 191830024602007
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 364 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,218
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 over Irons Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 over Irons Bayou in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 69 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 3,218 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,280 by 2033. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79 over Irons Bayou built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is US 79 over Irons 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 79 over Irons Bayou carry?
About 3,218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 79 over Irons Bayou?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 over Irons Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.