US Bridges

Bodark RD over Cocodrie Bayou

Fair

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · 0.03 Log MI E of HWY 906 · Structure no. 581531283914451

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
209 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bodark RD over Cocodrie Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Bodark RD over Cocodrie Bayou in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 1998. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBodark RD
CrossesCocodrie Bayou
Location0.03 Log MI E of HWY 906
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConcordia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.47245, -91.74159
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 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 traffic130 (1978)
Projected traffic143 by 1998
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bodark RD over Cocodrie Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bodark RD over Cocodrie Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bodark RD over Cocodrie Bayou carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Bodark RD over Cocodrie Bayou?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bodark RD over Cocodrie Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.