US Bridges

Mcmahans Chapel RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou

Good

Sabine County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of SH 103 · Structure no. 112020AA0191001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcmahans Chapel RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Mcmahans Chapel RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMcmahans Chapel RD
CrossesPalo Gaucho Bayou
Location1.40 MI N of SH 103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44491, -93.96426
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcmahans Chapel RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcmahans Chapel RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mcmahans Chapel RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mcmahans Chapel RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Mcmahans Chapel RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.