US Bridges

LA0100 over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 3.32 Mi. East of La. 97 · Structure no. 030102113003321

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,128
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0100 over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups is a concrete slab carrying LA0100 over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,128 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0100
CrossesBayou Pointe Aux Loups
Location3.32 Mi. East of La. 97
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates30.27052, -92.53101
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,128 (2021)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0100 over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0100 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0100 over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups carry?

About 1,128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0100 over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0100 over Bayou Pointe Aux Loups?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.