US Bridges

US 79 over E Fk Socagee CR

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 0.90 MI NE of FM 9 · Structure no. 191830024703018

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,568
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 1958, 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 7,568 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,480 by 2033. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 53 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 NE of FM 9
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36274, -94.07741
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,568 (2020)
Projected traffic13,480 by 2033
Trucks24%
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 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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 7,568 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 79 over E Fk Socagee CR?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 over E Fk Socagee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.