US Bridges

Maricelli RD over Bourbeaux Bayou

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · Maricelli Road 1.1 Miles · Structure no. 083531519930191

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maricelli RD over Bourbeaux Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Maricelli RD over Bourbeaux Bayou in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMaricelli RD
CrossesBourbeaux Bayou
LocationMaricelli Road 1.1 Miles
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.85477, -93.0455
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 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 traffic103 (2022)
Projected traffic113 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Maricelli RD over Bourbeaux Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maricelli RD over Bourbeaux 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Maricelli RD over Bourbeaux Bayou carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Maricelli RD over Bourbeaux Bayou?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Maricelli RD over Bourbeaux Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.