US Bridges

Bellard Road over East Lacassine Bayou

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 M W of LA 99 · Structure no. 072730112924981

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellard Road over East Lacassine Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Bellard Road over East Lacassine 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2039. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBellard Road
CrossesEast Lacassine Bayou
Location0.8 M W of LA 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.18664, -92.82986
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic77 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bellard Road over East Lacassine Bayou built?

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

What condition is Bellard Road over East Lacassine Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bellard Road over East Lacassine Bayou carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bellard Road over East Lacassine Bayou?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bellard Road over East Lacassine Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.