US Bridges

SH 42 over Sabine River Rel No. 1

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.55 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 100930054504018

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
450 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
8,706
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 42 over Sabine River Rel No. 1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 42 over Sabine River Rel No. 1 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 8,706 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,660 by 2033. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 42
CrossesSabine River Rel No. 1
Location1.55 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 42
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45519, -94.859
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadOther
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,706 (2018)
Projected traffic15,660 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 42 over Sabine River Rel No. 1 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 42 over Sabine River Rel No. 1 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 42 over Sabine River Rel No. 1 carry?

About 8,706 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 42 over Sabine River Rel No. 1?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 42 over Sabine River Rel No. 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.