US Bridges

Jude RD over Bayou Tigre

GoodPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI S of LA 14 · Structure no. 035700000200249

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,832
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jude RD over Bayou Tigre is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jude RD over Bayou Tigre in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,832 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,015 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJude RD
CrossesBayou Tigre
Location0.9 MI S of LA 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94291, -92.02279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,832 (2021)
Projected traffic2,015 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jude RD over Bayou Tigre built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jude RD over Bayou Tigre in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Jude RD over Bayou Tigre carry?

About 1,832 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jude RD over Bayou Tigre?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jude RD over Bayou Tigre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.