US Bridges

Camile RD over Grand Marais Bayou

FairPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1 MI E. of Amerada RD · Structure no. 035730050921871

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camile RD over Grand Marais Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Camile RD over Grand Marais Bayou in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCamile RD
CrossesGrand Marais Bayou
Location1 MI E. of Amerada RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.08356, -92.31123
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2021)
Projected traffic157 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$187,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camile RD over Grand Marais Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camile RD over Grand Marais Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Camile RD over Grand Marais Bayou carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Camile RD over Grand Marais Bayou?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Camile RD over Grand Marais Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.