US Bridges

US 84 EB over Sabine River

Fair

Shelby County, Texas · At Sabine River · Structure no. 112100017501083

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,105 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,952
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 EB over Sabine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 EB over Sabine River in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,952 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,933 by 2042. The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 EB
CrossesSabine River
LocationAt Sabine River
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97163, -94.00672
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,105 ft (336.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,952 (2022)
Projected traffic6,933 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 84 EB over Sabine River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 EB over Sabine River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 EB over Sabine River carry?

About 4,952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 84 EB over Sabine River?

The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 EB over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.