US Bridges

Old HWY 80 over Judd Bayou

FairPosted for load

Madison Parish, Louisiana · Judd Bayou #1 (east) · Structure no. 000043690-00025

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Old HWY 80 over Judd Bayou is a steel truss - thru carrying Old HWY 80 over Judd Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 117 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 80
CrossesJudd Bayou
LocationJudd Bayou #1 (east)
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.37117, -91.3445
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic1 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$589,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 80 over Judd Bayou built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Old HWY 80 over Judd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 80 over Judd Bayou carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Old HWY 80 over Judd Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 80 over Judd Bayou?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.