US Bridges

Desiree RD over West Fork Bayou

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.48 MI SW of US 190 · Structure no. 034930312920911

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desiree RD over West Fork Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Desiree RD over West Fork Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 363 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDesiree RD
CrossesWest Fork Bayou
Location0.48 MI SW of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.52086, -92.14995
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic363 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Desiree RD over West Fork Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desiree RD over West Fork Bayou 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 Desiree RD over West Fork Bayou carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Desiree RD over West Fork Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Desiree RD over West Fork Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.