Atkins Rd. over Joes Bayou
Madison Parish, Louisiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Atkins Rd. over Joes Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 23 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 18 of the 104 inventoried bridges in Madison Parish rated good (17.3%); 7 (6.7%) 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 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel |
| Length | about 89 ft |
| Location | 1.7 Mi. NW of LA 577 |
| NBI structure number | 053300000053300 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Madison Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0020 over Mississippi River | 1973 | 36,023 | Fair |
| I0020 over Bayou Macon | 1971 | 31,481 | Fair |
| I0020 over Bayou Macon | 1971 | 31,481 | Fair |
| I0020 over Drainage | 1971 | 31,481 | Fair |
| I0020 over Drainage | 1971 | 31,481 | Fair |
| I0020 over Joes Bayou Lake | 1971 | 31,481 | Fair |
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