US Bridges

Parrish Barrett CR over Palo Gaucho Bayou

FairPosted for load

Sabine County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of SH 103 · Structure no. 112020AA0192001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parrish Barrett CR over Palo Gaucho Bayou is a steel other carrying Parrish Barrett CR over Palo Gaucho Bayou in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesParrish Barrett CR
CrossesPalo Gaucho Bayou
Location0.80 MI SE of SH 103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42283, -93.93997
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic20 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Parrish Barrett CR over Palo Gaucho Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parrish Barrett CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Parrish Barrett CR over Palo Gaucho Bayou carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Parrish Barrett CR over Palo Gaucho Bayou?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Parrish Barrett CR over Palo Gaucho Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.