US Bridges

Jesse Latin RD over Edwards Bayou

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 Mi. E/N.E. of LA 5 · Structure no. 041632125934581

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jesse Latin RD over Edwards Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Jesse Latin RD over Edwards Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJesse Latin RD
CrossesEdwards Bayou
Location3.5 Mi. E/N.E. of LA 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Soto Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.20806, -93.76276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic137 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jesse Latin RD over Edwards Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jesse Latin RD over Edwards 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jesse Latin RD over Edwards Bayou carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jesse Latin RD over Edwards Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Jesse Latin RD over Edwards Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.