US Bridges

Jacobs ST over Bayou San Patricio

Good

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 0.35 MI East of LA 513 · Structure no. 041632019934191

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacobs ST over Bayou San Patricio is a concrete culvert carrying Jacobs ST over Bayou San Patricio in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJacobs ST
CrossesBayou San Patricio
Location0.35 MI East of LA 513
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.03173, -93.69879
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic385 by 2041
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jacobs ST over Bayou San Patricio built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacobs ST over Bayou San Patricio 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jacobs ST over Bayou San Patricio carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jacobs ST over Bayou San Patricio?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Jacobs ST over Bayou San Patricio?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.