US Bridges

Bayou Dupont over Marthaville RD

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 1.56 MI N of LA 1217 · Structure no. 084300000080678

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Dupont over Marthaville RD is a concrete slab carrying Bayou Dupont over Marthaville RD in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBayou Dupont
CrossesMarthaville RD
Location1.56 MI N of LA 1217
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.668, -93.4406
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bayou Dupont over Marthaville RD built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou Dupont over Marthaville RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bayou Dupont over Marthaville RD carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bayou Dupont over Marthaville RD?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Dupont over Marthaville RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.