US Bridges

Polk ST over Little Bayou Black

Good

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI S of LA 311 · Structure no. 025500000025500

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,645
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk ST over Little Bayou Black is a concrete slab carrying Polk ST over Little Bayou Black in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,645 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,009 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPolk ST
CrossesLittle Bayou Black
Location0.01 MI S of LA 311
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.58797, -90.73537
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,645 (2022)
Projected traffic4,009 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Polk ST over Little Bayou Black built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polk ST over Little Bayou Black 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Polk ST over Little Bayou Black carry?

About 3,645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Polk ST over Little Bayou Black?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Polk ST over Little Bayou Black?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.