US Bridges

Pierremont Ave over Bayou Pierre

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI West of LA 1 · Structure no. 040932273934411

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,451
1983 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierremont Ave over Bayou Pierre is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pierremont Ave over Bayou Pierre in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 14,451 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,896 by 2003. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPierremont Ave
CrossesBayou Pierre
Location0.8 MI West of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.45467, -93.73485
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,451 (1983)
Projected traffic15,896 by 2003
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pierremont Ave over Bayou Pierre built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierremont Ave over Bayou Pierre 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pierremont Ave over Bayou Pierre carry?

About 14,451 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is Pierremont Ave over Bayou Pierre?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pierremont Ave over Bayou Pierre?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.