US Bridges

Sharkey RD #1 over Jones Bayou

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 9 MI SW Tallulah · Structure no. 053332185911641

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
132 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
113
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharkey RD #1 over Jones Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Sharkey RD #1 over Jones Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 1999. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSharkey RD #1
CrossesJones Bayou
Location9 MI SW Tallulah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.30811, -91.27322
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 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 traffic113 (1979)
Projected traffic124 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Sharkey RD #1 over Jones Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharkey RD #1 over Jones 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 Sharkey RD #1 over Jones Bayou carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Sharkey RD #1 over Jones Bayou?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sharkey RD #1 over Jones Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.