US Bridges

Bayou Derbonne RD over Bayou Derbonne

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 Miles West of LA 1 · Structure no. 083500000600167

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Derbonne RD over Bayou Derbonne is a concrete slab carrying Bayou Derbonne RD over Bayou Derbonne in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBayou Derbonne RD
CrossesBayou Derbonne
Location3.0 Miles West of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.5368, -92.9809
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 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 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 width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bayou Derbonne RD over Bayou Derbonne built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou Derbonne RD 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 Bayou Derbonne RD over Bayou Derbonne carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bayou Derbonne RD 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Derbonne RD over Bayou Derbonne?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.