Azalea Drive over Bayou Bonne Idee
PoorClosed to trafficMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI Southwest Int 137 · Structure no. 053432473914221
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1974 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Azalea Drive over Bayou Bonne Idee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Azalea Drive over Bayou Bonne Idee in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 1994. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Azalea Drive over Bayou Bonne Idee built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Azalea Drive over Bayou Bonne Idee in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Azalea Drive over Bayou Bonne Idee carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Azalea Drive over Bayou Bonne Idee?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Azalea Drive over Bayou Bonne Idee?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.