SH 87 over Palo Gaucho Bayou

Fair Condition62 years old3,007 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountySabine
Location3.45 Mi S Of SH 21
CarriesSH 87
CrossesPalo Gaucho Bayou
Coordinates31.38631, -93.83578

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical2 — Bridge closed (monitoring)

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length545.9 ft (166.4 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area1680.6 sq m
Main Spans18
Year Built1964

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,007 (2021)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number112020030403071

Nearby Bridges

SH 87 over Causey Creek 0.3 mi Good SH 87 over Boregas Creek 0.6 mi Fair Davidson Road over Wilson Branch 1.7 mi Good Dorsey RD over Palo Gaucho Bayou 2.1 mi Good Dorsey RD over Boregas Creek 2.4 mi Good SH 21 over Wilson Branch 3.2 mi Fair FM 1592 over Tebo Creek 3.3 mi Fair SH 21 over Boregas Creek 3.3 mi Fair FM 2784 over Palo Gaucho Bayou 3.5 mi Fair FM 3121 over Palo Gaucho Bayou 3.7 mi Fair