US Bridges

Yackey RD over Cocodrie Bayou

Good

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · 3.38 MI W of LA 15 · Structure no. 581500000580196

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Yackey RD over Cocodrie Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Yackey RD over Cocodrie Bayou in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2026. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYackey RD
CrossesCocodrie Bayou
Location3.38 MI W of LA 15
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates31.31064, -91.66961
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic55 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Yackey RD over Cocodrie Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yackey RD over Cocodrie 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 2024.

How much traffic does Yackey RD over Cocodrie Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Yackey RD over Cocodrie Bayou?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Yackey RD over Cocodrie Bayou?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.