US Bridges

Pointe Noir RD over Plaquemine Brule Bayou

FairPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI W of LA 35 · Structure no. 030130233921581

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pointe Noir RD over Plaquemine Brule Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Pointe Noir RD over Plaquemine Brule Bayou in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPointe Noir RD
CrossesPlaquemine Brule Bayou
Location1.2 MI W of LA 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.38676, -92.2646
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2021)
Projected traffic264 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 Pointe Noir RD over Plaquemine Brule Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pointe Noir RD over Plaquemine Brule Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pointe Noir RD over Plaquemine Brule Bayou carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pointe Noir RD over Plaquemine Brule Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pointe Noir RD over Plaquemine Brule Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.