US Bridges

Moreau-Plauche Ctf over Bayou Des Glaises

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI NE of Plaucheville · Structure no. 080531000915801

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
211 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moreau-Plauche Ctf over Bayou Des Glaises is a concrete slab carrying Moreau-Plauche Ctf over Bayou Des Glaises in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 627 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMoreau-Plauche Ctf
CrossesBayou Des Glaises
Location2.5 MI NE of Plaucheville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.99989, -91.9667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2020)
Projected traffic627 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Moreau-Plauche Ctf over Bayou Des Glaises built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moreau-Plauche Ctf over Bayou Des Glaises 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Moreau-Plauche Ctf over Bayou Des Glaises carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Moreau-Plauche Ctf over Bayou Des Glaises?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Moreau-Plauche Ctf over Bayou Des Glaises?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.