US Bridges

Blood Bend Rd. over Elm Bayou

FairPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.90 MI W of LA 115 · Structure no. 032030575922011

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
126 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blood Bend Rd. over Elm Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blood Bend Rd. over Elm Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBlood Bend Rd.
CrossesElm Bayou
Location0.90 MI W of LA 115
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.95708, -92.33191
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2021)
Projected traffic28 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$427,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blood Bend Rd. over Elm Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blood Bend Rd. over Elm 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 Blood Bend Rd. over Elm Bayou carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Blood Bend Rd. over Elm Bayou?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Blood Bend Rd. over Elm Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.