US Bridges

Donahue Ferry RD over Bayou Maria

Poor

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 Mi. East of LA 3144 · Structure no. 084031216922361

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,220
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donahue Ferry RD over Bayou Maria is a steel culvert carrying Donahue Ferry RD over Bayou Maria in Rapides 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,542 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDonahue Ferry RD
CrossesBayou Maria
Location0.25 Mi. East of LA 3144
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.35148, -92.4017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,220 (2022)
Projected traffic3,542 by 2042
Trucks—
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Donahue Ferry RD over Bayou Maria built?

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

What condition is Donahue Ferry RD over Bayou Maria in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Donahue Ferry RD over Bayou Maria carry?

About 3,220 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Donahue Ferry RD over Bayou Maria?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Donahue Ferry RD over Bayou Maria?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.