Braud RD over Black Bayou
GoodAscension Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI N US 61 LA 621 JCT · Structure no. 610330175905631
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Braud RD over Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Braud RD over Black Bayou in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Braud RD over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Braud RD over Black Bayou 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Braud RD over Black Bayou carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Braud RD over Black Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Braud RD over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.