US Bridges

Pointe Noir RD over Plaq Brule Bayou Relief

GoodPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.31 Mi. Nw. of LA 35 · Structure no. 030100000030443

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pointe Noir RD over Plaq Brule Bayou Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pointe Noir RD over Plaq Brule Bayou Relief in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPointe Noir RD
CrossesPlaq Brule Bayou Relief
Location1.31 Mi. Nw. of LA 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.38766, -92.26565
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2021)
Projected traffic264 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pointe Noir RD over Plaq Brule Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pointe Noir RD over Plaq Brule Bayou Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pointe Noir RD over Plaq Brule Bayou Relief carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pointe Noir RD over Plaq Brule Bayou Relief?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pointe Noir RD over Plaq Brule Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.