SH 103 over Palo Gaucho Bayou
GoodSabine County, Texas · 3.25 MI W of SH 21 · Structure no. 112020033608032
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 243 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,787
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 103 over Palo Gaucho Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 103 over Palo Gaucho Bayou in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,787 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,502 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 103 over Palo Gaucho Bayou built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 103 over Palo Gaucho Bayou 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 103 over Palo Gaucho Bayou carry?
About 1,787 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 103 over Palo Gaucho Bayou?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 103 over Palo Gaucho Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.