US Bridges

LA1161 over Bayou Joe Marcel

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 5.56 MI North of LA 104 · Structure no. 032008202905561

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,821
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1161 over Bayou Joe Marcel is a concrete slab carrying LA1161 over Bayou Joe Marcel in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 2,821 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,103 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1161
CrossesBayou Joe Marcel
Location5.56 MI North of LA 104
RouteState Highway 1161
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.67436, -92.3017
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,821 (2021)
Projected traffic3,103 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1161 over Bayou Joe Marcel built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1161 over Bayou Joe Marcel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA1161 over Bayou Joe Marcel carry?

About 2,821 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA1161 over Bayou Joe Marcel?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA1161 over Bayou Joe Marcel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.