US 79 over W Fk Socagee CR
FairPanola County, Texas · 1.50 MI NE of FM 31 · Structure no. 191830024703017
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,411
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 over W Fk Socagee CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 over W Fk Socagee CR in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 67 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 8,411 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,420 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 70 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 W Fk Socagee CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is US 79 over W 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 W Fk Socagee CR carry?
About 8,411 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 79 over W Fk Socagee CR?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 over W Fk Socagee CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.