US Bridges

6th Street over Trib. of Sabine River

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · .02 MI S of US 867 · Structure no. 011170B00290001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,840
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Street over Trib. of Sabine River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Street over Trib. of Sabine River in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries6th Street
CrossesTrib. of Sabine River
Location.02 MI S of US 867
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13941, -96.09096
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
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,840 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Street over Trib. of Sabine River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Street over Trib. of 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 6th Street over Trib. of Sabine River carry?

About 4,840 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 6th Street over Trib. of Sabine River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Street over Trib. of Sabine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.