US Bridges

FM 124 over Buckner Creek

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 1.10 MI NE of US 79 · Structure no. 191830073201005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
394 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 124 over Buckner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 124 over Buckner Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2031. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 124
CrossesBuckner Creek
Location1.10 MI NE of US 79
RouteState Highway 124
StateTexas
Coordinates32.16077, -94.52297
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2023)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 124 over Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 124 over Buckner Creek 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 FM 124 over Buckner Creek carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 124 over Buckner Creek?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 124 over Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.