Mandalay Bridge over Black Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficTerrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.005 MI N of LA 182 · Structure no. 025529340904621
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,388
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mandalay Bridge over Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Mandalay Bridge over Black Bayou in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 0 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 2,388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,626 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mandalay Bridge over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mandalay Bridge over Black 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mandalay Bridge over Black Bayou carry?
About 2,388 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Mandalay Bridge over Black Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mandalay Bridge over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.