US Bridges

Funderburk Ave over Bayou Terrebonne

FairPosted for load

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 M W of LA 24 · Structure no. 025529384904561

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,001
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Funderburk Ave over Bayou Terrebonne is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Funderburk Ave over Bayou Terrebonne in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,001 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,501 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFunderburk Ave
CrossesBayou Terrebonne
Location0.01 M W of LA 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTerrebonne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.62998, -90.75601
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,001 (2022)
Projected traffic5,501 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Funderburk Ave over Bayou Terrebonne built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Funderburk Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Funderburk Ave over Bayou Terrebonne carry?

About 5,001 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Funderburk Ave over Bayou Terrebonne?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Funderburk Ave over Bayou Terrebonne?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.