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Joe Spears RD over Bayou

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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI E of LA 397 · Structure no. 071000000000087

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Spears RD over Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Joe Spears RD over Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 337 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Spears RD
CrossesBayou
Location0.6 MI E of LA 397
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.19791, -93.11874
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2022)
Projected traffic337 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Joe Spears RD over Bayou built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Spears RD over Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Spears RD over Bayou carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Joe Spears RD over Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Spears RD over Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.