US Bridges

Fabacher Rd. over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups

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Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI W of LA 91 · Structure no. 030100000200622

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fabacher Rd. over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups is a concrete slab carrying Fabacher Rd. over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 528 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFabacher Rd.
CrossesBayou Pointe Aux Loups
Location0.3 MI W of LA 91
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.31177, -92.5032
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2041
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 Fabacher Rd. over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fabacher Rd. over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups 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 Fabacher Rd. over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fabacher Rd. over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fabacher Rd. over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.