Dorsey RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou
GoodSabine County, Texas · 3.1 MI SW of SH 87 · Structure no. 112020AA0221002
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorsey RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dorsey RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dorsey RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorsey 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 Dorsey RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Dorsey RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Dorsey RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.