US Bridges

South Irma Blvd over Bayou Francois

Good

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N of LA 939 · Structure no. 610330139905471

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Irma Blvd over Bayou Francois is a concrete slab carrying South Irma Blvd over Bayou Francois in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Irma Blvd
CrossesBayou Francois
Location0.5 MI N of LA 939
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.23201, -90.91375
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Irma Blvd over Bayou Francois built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Irma Blvd over Bayou Francois 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does South Irma Blvd over Bayou Francois carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is South Irma Blvd over Bayou Francois?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns South Irma Blvd over Bayou Francois?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.