US Bridges

Poland Crossing over Bayou Darbonne

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 4.2 MI S of LA 2 · Structure no. 055632448923411

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
157 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poland Crossing over Bayou Darbonne is a concrete slab carrying Poland Crossing over Bayou Darbonne in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPoland Crossing
CrossesBayou Darbonne
Location4.2 MI S of LA 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.74625, -92.56739
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2021)
Projected traffic178 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poland Crossing over Bayou Darbonne built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poland Crossing over Bayou Darbonne 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Poland Crossing over Bayou Darbonne carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Poland Crossing over Bayou Darbonne?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Poland Crossing over Bayou Darbonne?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.