US Bridges

Oakpoint RD over Bayou Pointe Au Chene

GoodPosted for load

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 M West of LA 665 · Structure no. 022929263902761

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
497
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakpoint RD over Bayou Pointe Au Chene is a concrete slab carrying Oakpoint RD over Bayou Pointe Au Chene in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 497 vehicles a day, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOakpoint RD
CrossesBayou Pointe Au Chene
Location0.01 M West of LA 665
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafourche Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.43974, -90.46092
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2020)
Projected traffic546 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakpoint RD over Bayou Pointe Au Chene built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakpoint RD over Bayou Pointe Au Chene in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Oakpoint RD over Bayou Pointe Au Chene carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Oakpoint RD over Bayou Pointe Au Chene?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Oakpoint RD over Bayou Pointe Au Chene?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.