US Bridges

Bayou RD over Maringouin Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Iberville Parish, Louisiana · JCT LA 76 S Maringouin · Structure no. 612430282913141

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou RD over Maringouin Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Bayou RD over Maringouin Bayou in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 616 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBayou RD
CrossesMaringouin Bayou
LocationJCT LA 76 S Maringouin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.47269, -91.5234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2019)
Projected traffic616 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 RD over Maringouin Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou RD over Maringouin 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bayou RD over Maringouin Bayou carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bayou RD over Maringouin Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou RD over Maringouin Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.