US Bridges

SH 149 over Sabine River

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of SH 322 · Structure no. 100930039301017

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,711
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 149 over Sabine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 149 over Sabine River in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 82 years old, older 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 6 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 25,711 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,760 by 2033. The structure is 1,350 ft (411.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 149
CrossesSabine River
Location0.15 MI NW of SH 322
RouteState Highway 149
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41701, -94.70956
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+32 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,350 ft (411.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,711 (2023)
Projected traffic33,760 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 149 over Sabine River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH 149 over Sabine River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 149 over Sabine River carry?

About 25,711 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 149 over Sabine River?

The structure is 1,350 ft (411.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 149 over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.