US Bridges

US 69 over Sabine Relief

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 9.1 MI E JCT IH30 & US69 · Structure no. 011170020302044

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,108
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Sabine Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Sabine Relief in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,108 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,610 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 69
CrossesSabine Relief
Location9.1 MI E JCT IH30 & US69
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02691, -95.99162
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,108 (2020)
Projected traffic10,610 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 69 over Sabine Relief built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Sabine Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 over Sabine Relief carry?

About 8,108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Sabine Relief?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Sabine Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.