US Bridges

US0080 over Joes Bayou

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI West of LA 577 · Structure no. 053300020403861

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
894
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Joes Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0080 over Joes Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 894 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesJoes Bayou
Location.01 MI West of LA 577
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.44613, -91.4119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic894 (2021)
Projected traffic983 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0080 over Joes Bayou built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Joes 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over Joes Bayou carry?

About 894 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Joes Bayou?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Joes Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.