US Bridges

Roussell ST over Bayou Terrebonne

PoorPosted for load

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 M W of East Park · Structure no. 025529358904351

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,503
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roussell ST over Bayou Terrebonne is a concrete slab carrying Roussell ST over Bayou Terrebonne 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 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 2,503 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,753 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoussell ST
CrossesBayou Terrebonne
Location0.01 M W of East Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTerrebonne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.59816, -90.7208
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,503 (2022)
Projected traffic2,753 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roussell ST over Bayou Terrebonne built?

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

What condition is Roussell ST over Bayou Terrebonne 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 Roussell ST over Bayou Terrebonne carry?

About 2,503 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Roussell ST over Bayou Terrebonne?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Roussell ST over Bayou Terrebonne?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.