FM 31 over Socagee Creek
GoodPanola County, Texas · 4.00 MI S of FM 2517 · Structure no. 191830073101011
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 625 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 698
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 31 over Socagee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 31 over Socagee Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2033. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 31 over Socagee Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 31 over Socagee Creek 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 FM 31 over Socagee Creek carry?
About 698 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 31 over Socagee Creek?
The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 31 over Socagee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.