US Bridges

E Woodlawn Ranch R over Grand Caillou Bayou

PoorClosed to traffic

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of LA 57 · Structure no. 025529333904061

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,278
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Woodlawn Ranch R over Grand Caillou Bayou is a concrete slab carrying E Woodlawn Ranch R over Grand Caillou Bayou in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 4,278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,705 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE Woodlawn Ranch R
CrossesGrand Caillou Bayou
Location0.2 MI E of LA 57
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.5543, -90.67716
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 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 width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,278 (2021)
Projected traffic4,705 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Woodlawn Ranch R over Grand Caillou Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Woodlawn Ranch R over Grand Caillou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E Woodlawn Ranch R over Grand Caillou Bayou carry?

About 4,278 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is E Woodlawn Ranch R over Grand Caillou Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E Woodlawn Ranch R over Grand Caillou Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.