US Bridges

SH 43 over Sabine River Relief NO.2

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of FM 959 · Structure no. 191830020704027

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,209
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 43 over Sabine River Relief NO.2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 43 over Sabine River Relief NO.2 in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,209 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,560 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 43
CrossesSabine River Relief NO.2
Location0.15 MI N of FM 959
RouteState Highway 43
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36059, -94.46519
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,209 (2020)
Projected traffic5,560 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief NO.2 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 43 over Sabine River Relief NO.2 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 43 over Sabine River Relief NO.2 carry?

About 3,209 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 43 over Sabine River Relief NO.2?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 43 over Sabine River Relief NO.2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.