US 79 over Irons Bayou

Fair Condition70 years old3,218 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyPanola
Location1.50 Mi W Of FM 1970
CarriesUS 79
CrossesIrons Bayou
Coordinates32.14992, -94.48500

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length363.8 ft (110.9 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Area1552.6 sq m
Main Spans12
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 2008)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,218 (2020)
Truck Traffic22%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number191830024602007

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