US Bridges

Curleys Rd. over Bayou Bourbeaux

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.93 MI SE of LA 754 · Structure no. 034930239920681

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curleys Rd. over Bayou Bourbeaux is a concrete slab carrying Curleys Rd. over Bayou Bourbeaux in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCurleys Rd.
CrossesBayou Bourbeaux
Location1.93 MI SE of LA 754
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.39585, -92.11347
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic192 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

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 Curleys Rd. over Bayou Bourbeaux built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curleys Rd. over Bayou Bourbeaux 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 Curleys Rd. over Bayou Bourbeaux carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Curleys Rd. over Bayou Bourbeaux?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Curleys Rd. over Bayou Bourbeaux?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.