US Bridges

Dave Williams Road over Chene Bayou

FairPosted for load

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI W of LA 26 · Structure no. 072730165924281

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dave Williams Road over Chene Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Dave Williams Road over Chene Bayou in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 48 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 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).

Location

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CarriesDave Williams Road
CrossesChene Bayou
Location2.5 MI W of LA 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.27539, -92.7122
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dave Williams Road over Chene Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Dave Williams Road over Chene 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dave Williams Road over Chene Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dave Williams 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 Dave Williams Road over Chene Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.