US Bridges

Burns RD over Sutt Bayou

Good

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 13 MI W Tallulah · Structure no. 053332235912451

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burns RD over Sutt Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Burns RD over Sutt Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 1999. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesBurns RD
CrossesSutt Bayou
Location13 MI W Tallulah
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.39121, -91.40642
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 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 traffic24 (1979)
Projected traffic26 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Burns RD over Sutt Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burns RD over Sutt 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Burns RD over Sutt Bayou carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Burns RD over Sutt Bayou?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Burns RD over Sutt Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.