US 79 EB over US 59
Panola County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 79 EB over US 59 in Panola County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,370 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2013).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 59 of the 142 inventoried bridges in Panola County rated good (41.5%); 5 (3.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 290 ft |
| Location | 1.10 Mi N of Sp 572 |
| NBI structure number | 191830006303084 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Panola County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 59 over Bakers Branch | 1925 | 10,693 | Fair |
| US 59 over Six Mile Creek Relief | 1948 | 10,693 | Fair |
| US 59 over Six Mile Creek | 1948 | 10,693 | Fair |
| US 59 over Hooker Branch | 1969 | 10,693 | Fair |
| US 59 over Roberts Creek | 1974 | 10,652 | Good |
| US 59 over Nail Creek | 1955 | 10,139 | Fair |
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