US Bridges

Wall Blvd over Bayou Fatma

Poor

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .80 Mi.S. of Lapalco Blvd · Structure no. 022629518900221

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wall Blvd over Bayou Fatma is a concrete slab carrying Wall Blvd over Bayou Fatma in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,800 by 2008. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWall Blvd
CrossesBayou Fatma
Location.80 Mi.S. of Lapalco Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.86871, -90.03141
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (1988)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$444,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wall Blvd over Bayou Fatma built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wall Blvd over Bayou Fatma 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wall Blvd over Bayou Fatma carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Wall Blvd over Bayou Fatma?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wall Blvd over Bayou Fatma?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.