US Bridges

Jefferson Island over Parc Perdu Bayou

Fair

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 Mi. W. of US 90 · Structure no. 032329593915621

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,868
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Island over Parc Perdu Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Jefferson Island over Parc Perdu Bayou in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 2,868 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Island
CrossesParc Perdu Bayou
Location3.3 Mi. W. of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98893, -91.93624
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,868 (2020)
Projected traffic3,154 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Island over Parc Perdu Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Island over Parc Perdu 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Island over Parc Perdu Bayou carry?

About 2,868 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Island over Parc Perdu Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Island over Parc Perdu Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.