Bridge conditions in St. James Parish, Louisiana
26 inventoried bridges · 1 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
1 of the 26 bridges the federal inventory lists in St. James Parish are rated poor; the rest split 8 good and 17 fair.
- 1 of the 26 bridges in St. James Parish, Louisiana, are rated in poor condition (3.8%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 8 bridges (30.8%) are rated good and 17 (65.4%) fair.
- The median St. James Parish bridge was built in 1978.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is LA0020 over Bayou Chevrevil (built 1959), carrying about 8,204 vehicles a day.
Good 30.8% · Fair 65.4% · Poor 3.8% of 26 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA0020 over Bayou Chevrevil | 1959 | 8,204 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0010 over Blind River | 1975 | 49,274 | Fair |
| I0010 over Blind River | 1975 | 29,510 | Fair |
| LA0070 over Mississippi River | 1963 | 17,100 | Fair |
| US0061 over Tchackchou Bayou | 1978 | 14,957 | Good |
| US0061 over Blind River | 1977 | 14,957 | Fair |
| US0061 over Drain Canal | 1978 | 14,957 | Good |
| US0061 over Blind River | 1978 | 14,837 | Good |
| LA3213 over Mississippi River | 1989 | 13,743 | Fair |
| LA3213 over Mississippi River/ic RR | 1993 | 13,743 | Fair |
| LA3125 over Pipeline Crossing | 1980 | 10,807 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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