US Bridges

Daugereaux Rd. over Grand Louis Bayou

FairPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.85 MI N of LA 104 · Structure no. 032030382923011

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daugereaux Rd. over Grand Louis Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Daugereaux Rd. over Grand Louis Bayou in Evangeline 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDaugereaux Rd.
CrossesGrand Louis Bayou
Location1.85 MI N of LA 104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.63808, -92.50109
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4.3 US tons
Inventory rating0.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic33 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daugereaux Rd. over Grand Louis Bayou built?

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

What condition is Daugereaux Rd. over Grand Louis 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Daugereaux Rd. over Grand Louis Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Daugereaux Rd. over Grand Louis Bayou?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Daugereaux Rd. over Grand Louis Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.