US Bridges

Tram RD over Bayou Funny Louis

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.45 Log MI FR 518 to 450 · Structure no. 583031410921551

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tram RD over Bayou Funny Louis is a concrete slab carrying Tram RD over Bayou Funny Louis in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2005. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTram RD
CrossesBayou Funny Louis
Location1.45 Log MI FR 518 to 450
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.68363, -92.25837
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1985)
Projected traffic55 by 2005
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tram RD over Bayou Funny Louis built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tram RD over Bayou Funny Louis 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tram RD over Bayou Funny Louis carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Tram RD over Bayou Funny Louis?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tram RD over Bayou Funny Louis?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.