Carl Mccall Rd. over Portie Bayou
PoorPosted for loadCameron Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. N. of LA 82 · Structure no. 071229455925441
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carl Mccall Rd. over Portie Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Carl Mccall Rd. over Portie Bayou in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carl Mccall Rd. over Portie Bayou built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carl Mccall Rd. over Portie Bayou 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Carl Mccall Rd. over Portie Bayou carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Carl Mccall Rd. over Portie Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Carl Mccall Rd. over Portie Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.