Bayou Rd over Murphy Canal
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Bayou Rd over Murphy Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 400 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 226 of the 381 inventoried bridges in Jefferson Parish rated good (59.3%); 16 (4.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 95 ft |
| Location | 0.01 Mi. E. of LA 3017 |
| NBI structure number | 022600000022608 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jefferson Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0010 over Vet Mem Hwy | 1967 | 137,542 | Poor |
| I0010 over Transcontinental Dr. | 1967 | 137,542 | Good |
| I0010 over Suburban Canal | 1967 | 137,542 | Good |
| I0010 over Canal No. 17 | 1971 | 126,119 | Good |
| I0010 over Loyola Ave. | 1971 | 126,119 | Fair |
| I0010 over Canal No. 19 | 1971 | 126,119 | Good |
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