US Bridges

Maccarty DR over Bayou Yarbor

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI E of LA 357 · Structure no. 034900000800215

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maccarty DR over Bayou Yarbor is a concrete slab carrying Maccarty DR over Bayou Yarbor in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,310 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaccarty DR
CrossesBayou Yarbor
Location0.8 MI E of LA 357
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.51318, -92.09508
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2040
Trucks—
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maccarty DR over Bayou Yarbor built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maccarty DR over Bayou Yarbor 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 Maccarty DR over Bayou Yarbor carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Maccarty DR over Bayou Yarbor?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Maccarty DR over Bayou Yarbor?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.