US Bridges

Farenzie RD over Sugarhouse Bayou

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 0.16 Mi. North of LA 8 · Structure no. 082231317924141

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farenzie RD over Sugarhouse Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Farenzie RD over Sugarhouse Bayou in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarenzie RD
CrossesSugarhouse Bayou
Location0.16 Mi. North of LA 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.52749, -92.6892
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic385 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farenzie RD over Sugarhouse Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farenzie RD over Sugarhouse 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Farenzie RD over Sugarhouse Bayou carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Farenzie RD over Sugarhouse Bayou?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farenzie RD over Sugarhouse Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.