US Bridges

Bordebis RD over Bayou Dulac

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. East of LA 1185 · Structure no. 080531013920171

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
228 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bordebis RD over Bayou Dulac is a concrete slab carrying Bordebis RD over Bayou Dulac in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBordebis RD
CrossesBayou Dulac
Location0.01 Mi. East of LA 1185
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.01913, -92.0282
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 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 traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bordebis RD over Bayou Dulac built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bordebis RD over Bayou Dulac 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bordebis RD over Bayou Dulac carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bordebis RD over Bayou Dulac?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bordebis RD over Bayou Dulac?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.