US Bridges

Country DR over Bayou Terrebonne

GoodPosted for load

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 MI S. of LA 24 · Structure no. 025500000200856

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,390
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country DR over Bayou Terrebonne is a steel movable - swing carrying Country DR over Bayou Terrebonne in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,629 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry DR
CrossesBayou Terrebonne
Location0.02 MI S. of LA 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTerrebonne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.55372, -90.60805
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2021)
Projected traffic2,629 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Country DR over Bayou Terrebonne built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country DR over Bayou Terrebonne 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 Country DR over Bayou Terrebonne carry?

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Country DR over Bayou Terrebonne?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Country DR over Bayou Terrebonne?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.