US Bridges

Pom Roy Rd. over Mitchell Bayou

Poor

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI S of LA 14 · Structure no. 072730033924521

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pom Roy Rd. over Mitchell Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Pom Roy Rd. over Mitchell Bayou in Jefferson Davis 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPom Roy Rd.
CrossesMitchell Bayou
Location0.8 MI S of LA 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.05543, -92.75338
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic33 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Pom Roy Rd. over Mitchell Bayou built?

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

What condition is Pom Roy Rd. over Mitchell 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pom Roy Rd. over Mitchell Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pom Roy Rd. over Mitchell Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pom Roy Rd. over Mitchell Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.