Brady Bridge RD over Du Large Bayou
PoorPosted for loadTerrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI W of LA 315 · Structure no. 025529246904711
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brady Bridge RD over Du Large Bayou is a steel movable - swing carrying Brady Bridge RD over Du Large Bayou in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brady Bridge RD over Du Large Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brady Bridge RD over Du Large Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Brady Bridge RD over Du Large Bayou carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Brady Bridge RD over Du Large Bayou?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Brady Bridge RD over Du Large Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.