US Bridges

Union Church RD over Bulls Bayou

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 2.13 Mi. East of LA 132 · Structure no. 582100000700951

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church RD over Bulls Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Union Church 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 675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 742 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Church RD
CrossesBulls Bayou
Location2.13 Mi. East of LA 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.30943, -91.6753
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2009)
Projected traffic742 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Church RD over Bulls Bayou built?

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

What condition is Union Church 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Union Church RD over Bulls Bayou carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Union Church RD over Bulls Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Union Church RD over Bulls Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.