US Bridges

Jones RD over Cut Off Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · Jones Road · Structure no. 053732201920701

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones RD over Cut Off Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Jones RD over Cut Off Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 1999. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJones RD
CrossesCut Off Bayou
LocationJones Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.33533, -92.117
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 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 traffic30 (1979)
Projected traffic33 by 1999
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones RD over Cut Off Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones RD over Cut Off Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Jones RD over Cut Off Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Jones RD over Cut Off Bayou?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jones RD over Cut Off Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.