US Bridges

Bayou Paul RD over Bayou Paul

FairPosted for load

Iberville Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 Mi.Ne of St.Gabr · Structure no. 612430188911951

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Paul RD over Bayou Paul is a concrete slab carrying Bayou Paul RD over Bayou Paul in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBayou Paul RD
CrossesBayou Paul
Location4.1 Mi.Ne of St.Gabr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIberville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.31472, -91.07307
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic176 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayou Paul RD over Bayou Paul built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou Paul RD over Bayou Paul 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bayou Paul RD over Bayou Paul carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bayou Paul RD over Bayou Paul?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Paul RD over Bayou Paul?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.