Ducharme Rd. over Drainage Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.31 MI SW of I-49 · Structure no. 034930302920451
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ducharme Rd. over Drainage Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Ducharme Rd. over Drainage Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ducharme Rd. over Drainage Bayou built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ducharme Rd. over Drainage Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Ducharme Rd. over Drainage Bayou carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Ducharme Rd. over Drainage Bayou?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ducharme Rd. over Drainage Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.