US Bridges

Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI S. of Lapalco Blvd · Structure no. 022629520900411

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma is a concrete slab carrying Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2008. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesManhattan Blvd
CrossesBayou Fatma
Location0.5 MI S. of Lapalco Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.8689, -90.04821
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1988)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Manhattan Blvd over Bayou Fatma?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.