Aaron Road over Chene Bayou
PoorJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI W. of LA 26 · Structure no. 072730156924221
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aaron Road over Chene Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Aaron Road over Chene Bayou in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aaron Road over Chene Bayou built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aaron Road over Chene Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Aaron Road over Chene Bayou carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Aaron Road over Chene Bayou?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Aaron Road over Chene Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.