US Bridges

Jean Duos RD over Joe Marcel Bayou

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Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. E. of LA 3097 · Structure no. 032000000030505

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jean Duos RD over Joe Marcel Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Jean Duos RD over Joe Marcel Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJean Duos RD
CrossesJoe Marcel Bayou
Location0.4 Mi. E. of LA 3097
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.69007, -92.30629
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2042
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

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 Jean Duos RD over Joe Marcel Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jean Duos RD over Joe Marcel Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jean Duos RD over Joe Marcel Bayou carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jean Duos RD over Joe Marcel Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jean Duos RD over Joe Marcel Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.