US Bridges

Cherry ST over Bayou Tesson

FairPosted for load

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. W. of LA 182 · Structure no. 034930318920521

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry ST over Bayou Tesson is a concrete slab carrying Cherry ST over Bayou Tesson in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry ST
CrossesBayou Tesson
Location0.3 Mi. W. of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.53036, -92.08692
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,320 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 Cherry ST over Bayou Tesson built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry ST over Bayou Tesson 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry ST over Bayou Tesson carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cherry ST over Bayou Tesson?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry ST over Bayou Tesson?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.