US Bridges

S. Aladin RD over Tigre Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI S of Jude RD · Structure no. 035729560920151

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Aladin RD over Tigre Bayou is a concrete slab carrying S. Aladin RD over Tigre Bayou in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 356 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS. Aladin RD
CrossesTigre Bayou
Location0.3 MI S of Jude RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.93305, -92.02693
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2021)
Projected traffic356 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S. Aladin RD over Tigre Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Aladin 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 S. Aladin RD over Tigre Bayou carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S. Aladin RD over Tigre Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S. Aladin RD over Tigre Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.