US Bridges

Taylor Chapel RD over Funny Louis Bayou

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI W of LA 127 · Structure no. 583031451921091

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Chapel RD over Funny Louis Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Taylor Chapel RD over Funny Louis Bayou in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2004. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTaylor Chapel RD
CrossesFunny Louis Bayou
Location1.2 MI W of LA 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.75221, -92.18043
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 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 traffic110 (1984)
Projected traffic121 by 2004
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Taylor Chapel RD over Funny Louis Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Chapel RD over Funny Louis 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor Chapel RD over Funny Louis Bayou carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Taylor Chapel RD over Funny Louis Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Chapel RD over Funny Louis Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.