US Bridges

US 69 SB over Sabine River Relief #1

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 2.50 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 102500019003028

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
480 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
7,023
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 SB over Sabine River Relief #1 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 SB over Sabine River Relief #1 in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 70 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 7,023 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,590 by 2033. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 69 SB
CrossesSabine River Relief #1
Location2.50 MI S of US 80
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62724, -95.48695
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadOther
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,023 (2023)
Projected traffic7,590 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 SB over Sabine River Relief #1 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 69 SB over Sabine River Relief #1 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 69 SB over Sabine River Relief #1 carry?

About 7,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 SB over Sabine River Relief #1?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 SB over Sabine River Relief #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.