US Bridges

FM 14 over Sabine River

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 2.25 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 102500049203021

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,700 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
5,005
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 14 over Sabine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 14 over Sabine River in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,005 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,110 by 2033. The structure is 1,700 ft (518.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 14
CrossesSabine River
Location2.25 MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 14
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55983, -95.20555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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, precast panels
Main spans20 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,700 ft (518.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,005 (2013)
Projected traffic6,110 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 14 over Sabine River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 14 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 FM 14 over Sabine River carry?

About 5,005 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 14 over Sabine River?

The structure is 1,700 ft (518.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 14 over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.