US Bridges

Muria Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI S of Chenier RD · Structure no. 071229500925991

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muria Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Muria Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 372 vehicles a day, projected to reach 409 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMuria Rd.
CrossesLittle Chenier Bayou
Location0.1 MI S of Chenier RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.83955, -92.99878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2022)
Projected traffic409 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muria Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muria Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Muria Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Muria Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Muria Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.