US Bridges

FM 123 over Mill Creek

Good

Panola County, Texas · 7.05 MI E of FM 31 N · Structure no. 191830122102011

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 123 over Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 123 over Mill Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 123
CrossesMill Creek
Location7.05 MI E of FM 31 N
RouteState Highway 123
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22518, -94.05179
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 above top of footing
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 123 over Mill 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 123 over Mill Creek carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 123 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 123 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.