Blanchard Road over East Lacassine Bayou
PoorPosted for loadJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI W. of LA 395 · Structure no. 072730175924771
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blanchard Road over East Lacassine Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blanchard Road over East Lacassine Bayou 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blanchard Road over East Lacassine Bayou built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blanchard Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Blanchard Road over East Lacassine Bayou carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Blanchard Road over East Lacassine Bayou?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Blanchard Road over East Lacassine Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.