US Bridges

Lock Access Road over Bayou Chene

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · End of LA 333 · Structure no. 03572947091161

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
209 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Lock Access Road over Bayou Chene is a concrete slab carrying Lock Access Road over Bayou Chene in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLock Access Road
CrossesBayou Chene
LocationEnd of LA 333
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.78278, -92.1925
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lock Access Road over Bayou Chene built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lock Access Road over Bayou Chene 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lock Access Road over Bayou Chene carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lock Access Road over Bayou Chene?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lock Access Road over Bayou Chene?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).