Pecan Orchard Road over East Bayou Lacassine
PoorPosted for loadJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI E of LA 99 · Structure no. 072730157924891
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pecan Orchard Road over East Bayou Lacassine is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pecan Orchard Road over East Bayou Lacassine in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 21 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pecan Orchard Road over East Bayou Lacassine built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pecan Orchard Road over East Bayou Lacassine 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 Pecan Orchard Road over East Bayou Lacassine carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Pecan Orchard Road over East Bayou Lacassine?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Pecan Orchard Road over East Bayou Lacassine?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.