US Bridges

Jennings Rd. over Bayou Teche

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 Miles South of LA 742 · Structure no. 034930302920071

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
197 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Rd. over Bayou Teche is a concrete slab carrying Jennings Rd. over Bayou Teche in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,925 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJennings Rd.
CrossesBayou Teche
Location1.8 Miles South of LA 742
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50532, -92.0123
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2020)
Projected traffic1,925 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Rd. over Bayou Teche built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings Rd. over Bayou Teche 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 Jennings Rd. over Bayou Teche carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jennings Rd. over Bayou Teche?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Rd. over Bayou Teche?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.