US Bridges

Telephone RD over Mason Creek

Fair

Sabine County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of FM 276 · Structure no. 112020AA0211001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telephone RD over Mason Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Telephone RD over Mason 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTelephone RD
CrossesMason Creek
Location0.90 MI S of FM 276
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50279, -93.82942
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Telephone RD over Mason Creek built?

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

What condition is Telephone RD over Mason 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 Telephone RD over Mason Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Telephone RD over Mason Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Telephone RD over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.