US Bridges

US 80 EB over Sabine River

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 5.1 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 102500009509065

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
510 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,736
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 EB over Sabine River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 EB over Sabine River in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 2,736 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,730 by 2033. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 EB
CrossesSabine River
Location5.1 MI W of US 69
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67317, -95.57157
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,736 (2020)
Projected traffic3,730 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 EB over Sabine River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 EB over Sabine River carry?

About 2,736 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 EB over Sabine River?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 EB over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.