US Bridges

US 79 over E Fk Socagee CR

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 0.90 MI SW of FM 9 · Structure no. 191830024703009

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,218
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 over E Fk Socagee CR is a concrete culvert carrying US 79 over E Fk Socagee CR in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 96 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 7,218 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,420 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79
CrossesE Fk Socagee CR
Location0.90 MI SW of FM 9
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34968, -94.10306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,218 (2020)
Projected traffic12,420 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 79 over E Fk Socagee CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 79 over E Fk Socagee CR 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 E Fk Socagee CR carry?

About 7,218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over E Fk Socagee CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 over E Fk Socagee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.