US Bridges

Churchpoint RD over Bayou Narcisse

Good

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 Mi. E LA44 US61 Jct. · Structure no. 610330144905371

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churchpoint RD over Bayou Narcisse is a concrete slab carrying Churchpoint RD over Bayou Narcisse in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesChurchpoint RD
CrossesBayou Narcisse
Location1.6 Mi. E LA44 US61 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.24016, -90.89641
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Churchpoint RD over Bayou Narcisse built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Churchpoint RD over Bayou Narcisse 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 2023.

How much traffic does Churchpoint RD over Bayou Narcisse carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Churchpoint RD over Bayou Narcisse?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Churchpoint RD over Bayou Narcisse?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.