US Bridges

Angus Rd. over Joe Marcel Bayou

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.80 MI W of LA 29 · Structure no. 032030395921861

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Angus Rd. over Joe Marcel Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Angus Rd. over Joe Marcel Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAngus Rd.
CrossesJoe Marcel Bayou
Location1.80 MI W of LA 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.65879, -92.31078
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
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic71 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Angus Rd. over Joe Marcel Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Angus Rd. over Joe Marcel 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 Angus Rd. over Joe Marcel Bayou carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Angus Rd. over Joe Marcel Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Angus Rd. over Joe Marcel Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.