US Bridges

Bucky Murdock RD over Bayou Scie

PoorPosted for load

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 0.75 Mi. South of US 171 · Structure no. 084331374933841

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucky Murdock RD over Bayou Scie is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bucky Murdock RD over Bayou Scie in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBucky Murdock RD
CrossesBayou Scie
Location0.75 Mi. South of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.62117, -93.6401
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bucky Murdock RD over Bayou Scie built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucky Murdock RD over Bayou Scie 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bucky Murdock RD over Bayou Scie carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bucky Murdock RD over Bayou Scie?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bucky Murdock RD over Bayou Scie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.