US 79 over Log Slough
GoodPanola County, Texas · 6.10 MI NE of US 59 · Structure no. 191830024701022
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 800 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,906
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 over Log Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 over Log Slough in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2031. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Log Slough built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 over Log Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US 79 over Log Slough carry?
About 7,906 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 79 over Log Slough?
The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 over Log Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.