US Bridges

Cypress Ave over Bayou Pointe Au Chene

PoorPosted for load

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 3.55 MI from LA 55 · Structure no. 022929289903051

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Ave over Bayou Pointe Au Chene is a steel culvert carrying Cypress Ave over Bayou Pointe Au Chene in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 212 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCypress Ave
CrossesBayou Pointe Au Chene
Location3.55 MI from LA 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafourche Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.48308, -90.50956
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2020)
Projected traffic212 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cypress Ave over Bayou Pointe Au Chene built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Ave over Bayou Pointe Au Chene 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cypress Ave over Bayou Pointe Au Chene carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cypress Ave over Bayou Pointe Au Chene?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Ave over Bayou Pointe Au Chene?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.