US Bridges

Church ST over Bayou Terrebonne

FairPosted for load

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · City of Houma · Structure no. 025529358904371

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over Bayou Terrebonne is a concrete slab carrying Church 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,521 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesChurch ST
CrossesBayou Terrebonne
LocationCity of Houma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTerrebonne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.5976, -90.72231
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2022)
Projected traffic4,521 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Church ST over Bayou Terrebonne built?

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

What condition is Church ST over Bayou Terrebonne 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Church ST over Bayou Terrebonne carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Church ST over Bayou Terrebonne?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over Bayou Terrebonne?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.