US Bridges

Emmanuel RD over Comitte Bayou

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Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 Miles SW of LA 1 · Structure no. 083531304925561

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmanuel RD over Comitte Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Emmanuel RD over Comitte Bayou in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesEmmanuel RD
CrossesComitte Bayou
Location3.1 Miles SW of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.50711, -92.9263
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic282 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Emmanuel RD over Comitte Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmanuel RD over Comitte 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Emmanuel RD over Comitte Bayou carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Emmanuel RD over Comitte Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Emmanuel RD over Comitte Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.