Payton RD over East Lacassine Bayou
PoorPosted for loadJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI E of Guillory RD · Structure no. 072730144925011
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Payton RD over East Lacassine Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Payton RD over East Lacassine Bayou in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Payton RD over East Lacassine Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Payton RD over East Lacassine 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Payton RD over East Lacassine Bayou carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Payton RD over East Lacassine Bayou?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Payton RD over East Lacassine Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.