US Bridges

Dixie Lake RD over Dixie Lake Spillway

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 2.2 MI SW of SH 315 · Structure no. 191830AA0332001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
134 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Lake RD over Dixie Lake Spillway is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixie Lake RD over Dixie Lake Spillway 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 852 vehicles a day, projected to reach 798 by 2033. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesDixie Lake RD
CrossesDixie Lake Spillway
Location2.2 MI SW of SH 315
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12798, -94.36583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2023)
Projected traffic798 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dixie Lake RD over Dixie Lake Spillway built?

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

What condition is Dixie Lake RD over Dixie Lake Spillway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dixie Lake RD over Dixie Lake Spillway carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Dixie Lake RD over Dixie Lake Spillway?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Lake RD over Dixie Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.