US Bridges

Bernice St. over Yarbor Bayou

FairClosed to traffic

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI E of Ina Clare Dr. · Structure no. 034930313920571

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bernice St. over Yarbor Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Bernice St. over Yarbor Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBernice St.
CrossesYarbor Bayou
Location0.1 MI E of Ina Clare Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.52226, -92.09489
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic880 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bernice St. over Yarbor Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bernice St. over Yarbor Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Bernice St. over Yarbor Bayou carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bernice St. over Yarbor Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bernice St. over Yarbor Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.