US Bridges

Chenier Perdue Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou

FairPosted for load

Cameron Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Miles E of LA 1143 · Structure no. 071200000500225

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
341
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chenier Perdue Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Chenier Perdue Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChenier Perdue Rd.
CrossesLittle Chenier Bayou
Location0.01 Miles E of LA 1143
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCameron Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.82122, -92.99894
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2021)
Projected traffic375 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chenier Perdue Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chenier Perdue Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does Chenier Perdue Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Chenier Perdue Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chenier Perdue Rd. over Little Chenier Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.