US Bridges

Vie Terre Beau RD over Nezpique Bayou

FairPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.41 Mi. West of LA 1123 · Structure no. 030100000030444

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
136 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vie Terre Beau RD over Nezpique Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vie Terre Beau RD over Nezpique Bayou 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesVie Terre Beau RD
CrossesNezpique Bayou
Location1.41 Mi. West of LA 1123
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.35788, -92.62738
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2021)
Projected traffic52 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Vie Terre Beau RD over Nezpique Bayou built?

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

What condition is Vie Terre Beau RD over Nezpique Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Vie Terre Beau RD over Nezpique Bayou carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Vie Terre Beau RD over Nezpique Bayou?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Vie Terre Beau RD over Nezpique Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.