US Bridges

Russell Cemetary over Bayou Derbonne

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.03 Mi. W of B. Derbonne · Structure no. 083500000600159

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Cemetary over Bayou Derbonne is a concrete slab carrying Russell Cemetary over Bayou Derbonne in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Cemetary
CrossesBayou Derbonne
Location0.03 Mi. W of B. Derbonne
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.53805, -92.9997
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2042
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Cemetary over Bayou Derbonne built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Cemetary over Bayou Derbonne 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Russell Cemetary over Bayou Derbonne carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Russell Cemetary over Bayou Derbonne?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Cemetary over Bayou Derbonne?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.