US Bridges

Abbie Fontenot Rd. over Bayou

FairPosted for load

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI E of LA 383 · Structure no. 072730202925981

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbie Fontenot Rd. over Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Abbie Fontenot Rd. over Bayou in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAbbie Fontenot Rd.
CrossesBayou
Location1.0 MI E of LA 383
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.33586, -92.99748
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: 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 rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2019)
Projected traffic143 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Abbie Fontenot Rd. over Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbie Fontenot Rd. over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Abbie Fontenot Rd. over Bayou carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Abbie Fontenot Rd. over Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Abbie Fontenot Rd. over Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.