US Bridges

Emily ST over Bayou Point Au Chene

FairPosted for load

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 2.55 MI from LA 55 · Structure no. 022929296903121

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emily ST over Bayou Point Au Chene is a steel culvert carrying Emily ST over Bayou Point 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEmily ST
CrossesBayou Point Au Chene
Location2.55 MI from LA 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafourche Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.49236, -90.5211
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2020)
Projected traffic101 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 Emily ST over Bayou Point Au Chene built?

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

What condition is Emily ST over Bayou Point Au Chene 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Emily ST over Bayou Point Au Chene carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Emily ST over Bayou Point Au Chene?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Emily ST over Bayou Point Au Chene?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.