US Bridges

Mcarthur DR over Bayou Joe Marcel

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 MI North of LA 10 · Structure no. 032030415921691

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcarthur DR over Bayou Joe Marcel is a concrete slab carrying Mcarthur DR over Bayou Joe Marcel in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 374 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcarthur DR
CrossesBayou Joe Marcel
Location0.25 MI North of LA 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.69845, -92.2849
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2021)
Projected traffic374 by 2041
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Mcarthur DR over Bayou Joe Marcel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcarthur DR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mcarthur DR over Bayou Joe Marcel carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mcarthur DR over Bayou Joe Marcel?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mcarthur DR over Bayou Joe Marcel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.