US Bridges

Sayle ST over Long Branch Sabine

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of US 69/380 · Structure no. 011170B00223001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,895
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sayle ST over Long Branch Sabine is a concrete culvert carrying Sayle ST over Long Branch Sabine in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,895 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSayle ST
CrossesLong Branch Sabine
Location0.1 MI N of US 69/380
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12239, -96.11598
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,895 (2023)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sayle ST over Long Branch Sabine built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sayle ST over Long Branch Sabine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sayle ST over Long Branch Sabine carry?

About 4,895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sayle ST over Long Branch Sabine?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sayle ST over Long Branch Sabine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.