US Bridges

Rue De Kajun over Bayou Pierre Part

PoorPosted for load

Assumption Parish, Louisiana · .40 Mi. West LA 70 · Structure no. 610430005911111

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rue De Kajun over Bayou Pierre Part is a concrete slab carrying Rue De Kajun over Bayou Pierre Part in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 4 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 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRue De Kajun
CrossesBayou Pierre Part
Location.40 Mi. West LA 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAssumption Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01568, -91.18528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2020)
Projected traffic211 by 2040
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 Rue De Kajun over Bayou Pierre Part built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rue De Kajun over Bayou Pierre Part 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rue De Kajun over Bayou Pierre Part carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rue De Kajun over Bayou Pierre Part?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rue De Kajun over Bayou Pierre Part?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.