US Bridges

Joe W. RD over Mallet Bayou

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. S. of US 190 · Structure no. 034900000030499

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe W. RD over Mallet Bayou is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Joe W. RD over Mallet Bayou in St. Landry 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe W. RD
CrossesMallet Bayou
Location0.7 Mi. S. of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50283, -92.2683
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic93 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Joe W. RD over Mallet Bayou built?

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

What condition is Joe W. RD over Mallet Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Joe W. RD over Mallet Bayou carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Joe W. RD over Mallet Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Joe W. RD over Mallet Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.