US Bridges

Connie RD over Pointe Aux Loups Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 Mi. W. of LA 91 · Structure no. 030100000030477

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
86 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connie RD over Pointe Aux Loups Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connie RD over Pointe Aux Loups Bayou in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesConnie RD
CrossesPointe Aux Loups Bayou
Location0.9 Mi. W. of LA 91
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.29033, -92.51426
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2020)
Projected traffic211 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Connie RD over Pointe Aux Loups Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connie RD over Pointe Aux Loups Bayou 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 Connie RD over Pointe Aux Loups Bayou carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Connie RD over Pointe Aux Loups Bayou?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Connie RD over Pointe Aux Loups Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.