FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARRISH BARRETT CR

Carrying PARRISH BARRETT CR over PALO GAUCHO BAYOU

0.80 MI SE OF SH 103, Sabine, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARRISH BARRETT CR

The PARRISH BARRETT CR bridge in Sabine, Texas carries PARRISH BARRETT CR over PALO GAUCHO BAYOU. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 55 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PARRISH BARRETT CR compares

▼ 7.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Texas bridges
93
Bridges in Sabine · 1 in Poor condition
PARRISH BARRETT CR 20.9 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.3
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
55 vehicles/day
Structure Number
112020AA0192001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARRISH BARRETT CR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare PARRISH BARRETT CR against other structures in Sabine and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PARRISH BARRETT CR?

PARRISH BARRETT CR in Sabine, Texas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PARRISH BARRETT CR inspected?

PARRISH BARRETT CR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 55 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARRISH BARRETT CR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PARRISH BARRETT CR?

PARRISH BARRETT CR has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PARRISH BARRETT CR?

PARRISH BARRETT CR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PARRISH BARRETT CR and does age affect safety?

PARRISH BARRETT CR was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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