US Bridges

Reeves Road over Patroon Bayou

Good

Sabine County, Texas · 1.0 MI NE of SH 87 · Structure no. 112020AA0101001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeves Road over Patroon Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reeves Road over Patroon Bayou in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2035. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesReeves Road
CrossesPatroon Bayou
Location1.0 MI NE of SH 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53804, -93.84501
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic65 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeves Road over Patroon Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeves Road over Patroon Bayou 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Reeves Road over Patroon Bayou carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Reeves Road over Patroon Bayou?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Reeves Road over Patroon Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.