US Bridges

Sim-Bordelon Ctoff over Bayou Des Glaises

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · Approx. 1 Mi. N. of LA 1 · Structure no. 080530594914831

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sim-Bordelon Ctoff over Bayou Des Glaises is a concrete slab carrying Sim-Bordelon Ctoff over Bayou Des Glaises in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSim-Bordelon Ctoff
CrossesBayou Des Glaises
LocationApprox. 1 Mi. N. of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.98823, -91.8047
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic275 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sim-Bordelon Ctoff over Bayou Des Glaises built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sim-Bordelon Ctoff over Bayou Des Glaises 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sim-Bordelon Ctoff over Bayou Des Glaises carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sim-Bordelon Ctoff over Bayou Des Glaises?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sim-Bordelon Ctoff over Bayou Des Glaises?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.