US Bridges

Old HWY 882 over Joes Bayou

Fair

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 3.92 MI West of South Int · Structure no. 051808180603921

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 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 1975, so it is 50 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 76 ft (23.2 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
Location3.92 MI West of South Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.71445, -91.3377
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 882 over Joes Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 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 76 ft (23.2 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.