US Bridges

Martin Muse RD over Maiden Doe Bayou

Fair

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI N of LA 580 · Structure no. 051832369911711

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Muse RD over Maiden Doe Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Martin Muse RD over Maiden Doe Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2021. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Muse RD
CrossesMaiden Doe Bayou
Location0.1 MI N of LA 580
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.61227, -91.28645
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic110 by 2021
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Muse RD over Maiden Doe Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Muse RD over Maiden Doe 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 Martin Muse RD over Maiden Doe Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Martin Muse RD over Maiden Doe Bayou?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Muse RD over Maiden Doe Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.