LA1252 over Bayou Point Brule
PoorLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 5.40 MI NE of I-49 FR RD · Structure no. 032803910405401
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 94 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 152
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1252 over Bayou Point Brule is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1252 over Bayou Point Brule in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1252 over Bayou Point Brule built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1252 over Bayou Point Brule 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA1252 over Bayou Point Brule carry?
About 152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA1252 over Bayou Point Brule?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA1252 over Bayou Point Brule?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.