US Bridges

Falcon RD over Bayou Mallet

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.09 MI SW of LA 104 · Structure no. 034930321921091

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falcon RD over Bayou Mallet is a concrete slab carrying Falcon RD over Bayou Mallet 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFalcon RD
CrossesBayou Mallet
Location1.09 MI SW of LA 104
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.53592, -92.18221
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic38 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 Falcon RD over Bayou Mallet built?

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

What condition is Falcon RD over Bayou Mallet 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 2025.

How much traffic does Falcon RD over Bayou Mallet carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Falcon RD over Bayou Mallet?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Falcon RD over Bayou Mallet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.