US Bridges

Elmo RD over Tigre Bayou

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.02 Mi. W. of LA 330 · Structure no. 035700000200899

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
110 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
845
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmo RD over Tigre Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmo RD over Tigre Bayou in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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.

It carries about 845 vehicles a day, projected to reach 929 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElmo RD
CrossesTigre Bayou
Location1.02 Mi. W. of LA 330
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.92437, -92.0121
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2021)
Projected traffic929 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Elmo RD over Tigre Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmo RD over Tigre Bayou 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 Elmo RD over Tigre Bayou carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Elmo RD over Tigre Bayou?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Elmo RD over Tigre Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.