US Bridges

Atkins Rd. over Joes Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 Mi. NW of LA 577 · Structure no. 053300000053300

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkins Rd. over Joes Bayou is a steel continuous other carrying Atkins Rd. over Joes Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAtkins Rd.
CrossesJoes Bayou
Location1.7 Mi. NW of LA 577
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.3894, -91.44643
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Atkins Rd. over Joes Bayou built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atkins Rd. over Joes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Atkins Rd. over Joes Bayou carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Atkins Rd. over Joes Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Atkins Rd. over Joes Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.