US Bridges

FM 2784 over Palo Gaucho Bayou

Fair

Sabine County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 1592 · Structure no. 112020089603003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2784 over Palo Gaucho Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2784 over Palo Gaucho Bayou in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2784
CrossesPalo Gaucho Bayou
Location0.50 MI N of FM 1592
RouteState Highway 2784
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39508, -93.8947
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2024)
Projected traffic212 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FM 2784 over Palo Gaucho Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2784 over Palo Gaucho Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2784 over Palo Gaucho Bayou carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2784 over Palo Gaucho Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2784 over Palo Gaucho Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.