US Bridges

Tramel RD over Bayou Scie Trib.

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. East of LA 120 · Structure no. 084331400933231

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tramel RD over Bayou Scie Trib. is a concrete slab carrying Tramel RD over Bayou Scie Trib. in Sabine 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTramel RD
CrossesBayou Scie Trib.
Location1.5 Mi. East of LA 120
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.66728, -93.5381
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Tramel RD over Bayou Scie Trib. built?

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

What condition is Tramel RD over Bayou Scie Trib. 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 2025.

How much traffic does Tramel RD over Bayou Scie Trib. carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tramel RD over Bayou Scie Trib.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tramel RD over Bayou Scie Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.