LA0997 over B Pigeon/Lower Grand R.
PoorPosted for loadIberville Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. W of LA 75 · Structure no. 612402300309551
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 342 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 845
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0997 over B Pigeon/Lower Grand R. is a steel movable - swing carrying LA0997 over B Pigeon/Lower Grand R. in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4 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 845 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2041. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0997 over B Pigeon/Lower Grand R. built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0997 over B Pigeon/Lower Grand R. 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0997 over B Pigeon/Lower Grand R. carry?
About 845 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0997 over B Pigeon/Lower Grand R.?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0997 over B Pigeon/Lower Grand R.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.