US Bridges

Lapalco Blvd over Bayou Fatma

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. W. of Manhat · Structure no. 022629524900322

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lapalco Blvd over Bayou Fatma is a concrete slab carrying Lapalco Blvd over Bayou Fatma in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1999. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLapalco Blvd
CrossesBayou Fatma
Location0.4 Mi. W. of Manhat
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.87333, -90.0533
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1979)
Projected traffic2,200 by 1999
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 Lapalco Blvd over Bayou Fatma built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lapalco 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lapalco Blvd over Bayou Fatma carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Lapalco Blvd over Bayou Fatma?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lapalco Blvd over Bayou Fatma?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.