While the bridges run parallel for most of their length, they merge when crossing the Whiskey Bay Pilot Channel and the Atchafalaya River.

Accidents occur frequently near the two river crossings as both are very narrow and lack shoulders.

The speed limit for 18-wheelers was lowered to 55 mph (90 km/h), and they must remain in the right lane while crossing the bridge.

The Acadiana chapter secured funding to erect a monument to the 82nd Airborne Division which was dedicated on October 20, 1990.

[4] As of September 2010, inspection showed the deck condition rating: satisfactory (6 out of 9), the superstructure condition rating: satisfactory (6 out of 9), the substructure condition rating: satisfactory (6 out of 9), and the sufficiency rating: 92.9 (out of 100)[5] There are multiple cameras mounted on the bridge (viewable to the public) at the beginning of the west side at mile marker 121 (LA 3177) east and west,[6] at mile marker 124.5 east[7] and west,[8] at mile marker 127 (Whiskey Bay and LA 975) east[9] and west,[10] at mile marker 131.5 (Butte Larose east[11] and west,[12] and at the east end at mile marker 135 (LA 3000/Ramah Rd.)