US Bridges

E. Refinery Rd. over Teche Bayou

Good

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 0.12 Mi. East of LA 31 · Structure no. 035000000030017

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,508
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Refinery Rd. over Teche Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. Refinery Rd. over Teche Bayou in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,508 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,758 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. Refinery Rd.
CrossesTeche Bayou
Location0.12 Mi. East of LA 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.27868, -91.90565
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,508 (2020)
Projected traffic2,758 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Refinery Rd. over Teche Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Refinery Rd. over Teche 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E. Refinery Rd. over Teche Bayou carry?

About 2,508 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. Refinery Rd. over Teche Bayou?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E. Refinery Rd. over Teche Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.