Williams Street over Drainage to Zourie Bayou
PoorVernon Parish, Louisiana · Near Pendleton DR · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0BFH04
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Williams Street over Drainage to Zourie Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Williams Street over Drainage to Zourie Bayou in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 141 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Williams Street over Drainage to Zourie Bayou built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Williams Street over Drainage to Zourie Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Williams Street over Drainage to Zourie Bayou carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Williams Street over Drainage to Zourie Bayou?
The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns Williams Street over Drainage to Zourie Bayou?
It is owned by the Army.