US Bridges

SH 127 over Sabinal River

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 152320036901004

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
992
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 127 over Sabinal River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 127 over Sabinal River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 992 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2033. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 127
CrossesSabinal River
Location2.0 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 127
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34131, -99.48018
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic992 (2023)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH 127 over Sabinal River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 127 over Sabinal River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 127 over Sabinal River carry?

About 992 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 127 over Sabinal River?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 127 over Sabinal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.