US Bridges

Alice C. Rd. over Yellow Bayou Canal

FairPosted for load

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Mi. W. of LA 317 · Structure no. 035129445912721

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alice C. Rd. over Yellow Bayou Canal is a concrete slab carrying Alice C. Rd. over Yellow Bayou Canal in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 1,220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,342 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlice C. Rd.
CrossesYellow Bayou Canal
Location0.8 Mi. W. of LA 317
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Mary Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.74009, -91.452
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2022)
Projected traffic1,342 by 2042
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 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 Alice C. Rd. over Yellow Bayou Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alice C. Rd. over Yellow Bayou Canal 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 Alice C. Rd. over Yellow Bayou Canal carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Alice C. Rd. over Yellow Bayou Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Alice C. Rd. over Yellow Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.