US Bridges

Security Blvd over Little Black Bayou

Fair

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0001 Log MI from Int · Structure no. 025529355904491

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Security Blvd over Little Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Security Blvd over Little Black Bayou in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 468 vehicles a day, projected to reach 514 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSecurity Blvd
CrossesLittle Black Bayou
Location0001 Log MI from Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.59471, -90.75024
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2020)
Projected traffic514 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Security Blvd over Little Black Bayou built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Security Blvd over Little Black Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Security Blvd over Little Black Bayou carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Security Blvd over Little Black Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Security Blvd over Little Black Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.