US Bridges

West Sabine ST over Grace Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of Loop 281 · Structure no. 100930AA0251002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,043
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Sabine ST over Grace Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Sabine ST over Grace Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 1,043 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Sabine ST
CrossesGrace Creek
Location1.1 MI E of Loop 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48199, -94.75516
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,043 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Sabine ST over Grace Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Sabine ST over Grace Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does West Sabine ST over Grace Creek carry?

About 1,043 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Sabine ST over Grace Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns West Sabine ST over Grace Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.