Beiber RD over Nezpique Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 3.65 MI W of LA 1160 · Structure no. 032030381923301
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 94 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beiber RD over Nezpique Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beiber RD over Nezpique Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beiber RD over Nezpique Bayou built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beiber RD over Nezpique 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Beiber RD over Nezpique Bayou carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Beiber RD over Nezpique Bayou?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Beiber RD over Nezpique Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.