US Bridges

Elenor Rd. over Bayou Blanc

PoorPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. S. of US 90 · Structure no. 030130129921971

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
576
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elenor Rd. over Bayou Blanc is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elenor Rd. over Bayou Blanc in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 576 vehicles a day, projected to reach 633 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElenor Rd.
CrossesBayou Blanc
Location1.1 Mi. S. of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.2149, -92.32871
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.7 US tons
Inventory rating3.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2020)
Projected traffic633 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Elenor Rd. over Bayou Blanc built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elenor Rd. over Bayou Blanc 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 Elenor Rd. over Bayou Blanc carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Elenor Rd. over Bayou Blanc?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Elenor Rd. over Bayou Blanc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.