US Bridges

Jessie B RD over Mallet Bayou

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.23 MI N of LA 752 · Structure no. 034900000034901

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jessie B RD over Mallet Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Jessie B RD over Mallet Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJessie B RD
CrossesMallet Bayou
Location0.23 MI N of LA 752
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50229, -92.2365
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 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 Jessie B RD over Mallet Bayou built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jessie B 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jessie B RD over Mallet Bayou carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Jessie B RD over Mallet Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jessie B RD over Mallet Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.