Roy Rd. over Blanc Bayou
PoorPosted for loadAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. S. of US 90 · Structure no. 030130094922681
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roy Rd. over Blanc Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roy Rd. over Blanc Bayou in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roy Rd. over Blanc Bayou built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Roy Rd. over Blanc Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Roy Rd. over Blanc Bayou carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Roy Rd. over Blanc Bayou?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Roy Rd. over Blanc Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.