US Bridges

Yaupon ST over Easley Creek

Fair

Sabine County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of US 96 · Structure no. 112020AA0564001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yaupon ST over Easley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yaupon ST over Easley Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYaupon ST
CrossesEasley Creek
Location0.10 MI E of US 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24566, -93.98351
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Yaupon ST over Easley Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yaupon ST over Easley 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 Yaupon ST over Easley Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Yaupon ST over Easley Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Yaupon ST over Easley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.