US Bridges

Jim Island RD over Bayou Piere

Fair

Red River Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI NW of LA 174 · Structure no. 044131546932111

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Island RD over Bayou Piere is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jim Island RD over Bayou Piere in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJim Island RD
CrossesBayou Piere
Location1.0 MI NW of LA 174
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRed River Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.91045, -93.353
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic132 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jim Island RD over Bayou Piere built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Island RD over Bayou Piere 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jim Island RD over Bayou Piere carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jim Island RD over Bayou Piere?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Island RD over Bayou Piere?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.