US Bridges

Goyo Rd. over Drainage Bayou

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI NE of LA 363 · Structure no. 034930418920851

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goyo Rd. over Drainage Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Goyo Rd. over Drainage 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 605 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGoyo Rd.
CrossesDrainage Bayou
Location0.6 MI NE of LA 363
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.69585, -92.14265
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic605 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Goyo Rd. over Drainage Bayou built?

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

What condition is Goyo Rd. over Drainage 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 Goyo Rd. over Drainage Bayou carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Goyo Rd. over Drainage Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Goyo Rd. over Drainage Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.