Courtableau RD over Courtableau Bayou
PoorPosted for loadSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 034930329915241
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 217 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Courtableau RD over Courtableau Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courtableau RD over Courtableau Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Courtableau RD over Courtableau Bayou built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Courtableau RD over Courtableau 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 2023.
How much traffic does Courtableau RD over Courtableau Bayou carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Courtableau RD over Courtableau Bayou?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Courtableau RD over Courtableau Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.