US Bridges

Burke RD over Bulls Bayou

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · Log Mi. 0.30 from 645 to · Structure no. 582100000700823

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burke RD over Bulls Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Burke RD over Bulls Bayou in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBurke RD
CrossesBulls Bayou
LocationLog Mi. 0.30 from 645 to
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.38553, -91.65
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2009)
Projected traffic27 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burke RD over Bulls Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burke RD over Bulls Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Burke RD over Bulls Bayou carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Burke RD over Bulls Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Burke RD over Bulls Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.