US Bridges

SH 43 over Sabine River

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 4.4 MI S of FM 2625 · Structure no. 191030020705021

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,280 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,390
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 43 over Sabine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 43 over Sabine River in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,390 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,410 by 2031. The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 43
CrossesSabine River
Location4.4 MI S of FM 2625
RouteState Highway 43
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37251, -94.45657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,280 ft (390.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,390 (2020)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 43 over Sabine River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 43 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 43 over Sabine River carry?

About 3,390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 43 over Sabine River?

The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 43 over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.