US Bridges

Christ the King RD over Bayou Bourdeaux

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.72 MI NE of LA 178 · Structure no. 034930264920751

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christ the King RD over Bayou Bourdeaux is a steel culvert carrying Christ the King RD over Bayou Bourdeaux in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChrist the King RD
CrossesBayou Bourdeaux
Location0.72 MI NE of LA 178
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.44016, -92.12556
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Christ the King RD over Bayou Bourdeaux built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christ the King RD over Bayou Bourdeaux 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 Christ the King RD over Bayou Bourdeaux carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Christ the King RD over Bayou Bourdeaux?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Christ the King RD over Bayou Bourdeaux?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.