US Bridges

Browns Village RD over Bayou Vincent Bridge

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI N. JCT I-10 & US 11 · Structure no. 625230188894671

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,561
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Village RD over Bayou Vincent Bridge is a concrete slab carrying Browns Village RD over Bayou Vincent Bridge in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,561 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,017 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Village RD
CrossesBayou Vincent Bridge
Location.1 MI N. JCT I-10 & US 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.31404, -89.77921
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,561 (2017)
Projected traffic5,017 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Browns Village RD over Bayou Vincent Bridge built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns Village RD over Bayou Vincent Bridge 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Browns Village RD over Bayou Vincent Bridge carry?

About 4,561 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Browns Village RD over Bayou Vincent Bridge?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Village RD over Bayou Vincent Bridge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.