US Bridges

Old HWY 882 over Joes Bayou

Fair

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.76 MI West of South Int · Structure no. 051808180601761

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 882 over Joes Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Old HWY 882 over Joes Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 882
CrossesJoes Bayou
Location1.76 MI West of South Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.70862, -91.3209
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic121 by 2036
Trucks15%
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

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$478,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 882 over Joes Bayou built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 882 over Joes 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 882 over Joes Bayou carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 882 over Joes Bayou?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 882 over Joes Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.