US Bridges

Mays Crossing RD over Darbonne Bayou

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI N of LA 151 · Structure no. 053132420924461

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mays Crossing RD over Darbonne Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Mays Crossing RD over Darbonne Bayou in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2036. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMays Crossing RD
CrossesDarbonne Bayou
Location2.4 MI N of LA 151
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.69974, -92.74281
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2016)
Projected traffic181 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mays Crossing RD over Darbonne Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mays Crossing RD over Darbonne 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 Mays Crossing RD over Darbonne Bayou carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Mays Crossing RD over Darbonne Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mays Crossing RD over Darbonne Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.