US Bridges

FM 123 over Socagee CR Rel

Good

Panola County, Texas · 4.75 MI E of FM 31 N · Structure no. 191830122102008

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 123 over Socagee CR Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 123 over Socagee CR Rel in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 123
CrossesSocagee CR Rel
Location4.75 MI E of FM 31 N
RouteState Highway 123
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23194, -94.08773
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 123 over Socagee CR Rel built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 123 over Socagee CR Rel 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 123 over Socagee CR Rel carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 123 over Socagee CR Rel?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 123 over Socagee CR Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.