US Bridges

Mcmahans Chapel RD over Tiger Creek

Fair

Sabine County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of SH 103 · Structure no. 112020AA0191002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcmahans Chapel RD over Tiger Creek is a steel other carrying Mcmahans Chapel RD over Tiger Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMcmahans Chapel RD
CrossesTiger Creek
Location0.4 MI N of SH 103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43214, -93.96344
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcmahans Chapel RD over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcmahans Chapel RD over Tiger Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mcmahans Chapel RD over Tiger Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mcmahans Chapel RD over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mcmahans Chapel RD over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.