Haydel RD over Drain Bayou
FairAscension Parish, Louisiana · 3 Mi.Sw LA22 LA22 LA44 Jc · Structure no. 610330078905791
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Haydel RD over Drain Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Haydel RD over Drain Bayou in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Haydel RD over Drain Bayou built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Haydel RD over Drain 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Haydel RD over Drain Bayou carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Haydel RD over Drain Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Haydel RD over Drain Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.