US Bridges

Mt Carmel Rd. over Bayou Doza

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI E of LA 95 · Structure no. 032000000200414

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Carmel Rd. over Bayou Doza is a steel culvert carrying Mt Carmel Rd. over Bayou Doza in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Carmel Rd.
CrossesBayou Doza
Location2.6 MI E of LA 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.56022, -92.26907
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2021)
Projected traffic29 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mt Carmel Rd. over Bayou Doza built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Carmel Rd. over Bayou Doza 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Carmel Rd. over Bayou Doza carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mt Carmel Rd. over Bayou Doza?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Carmel Rd. over Bayou Doza?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.