Valentine Bridge R over Lafourche Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI N of LA 1 · Structure no. 022929355902801
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valentine Bridge R over Lafourche Bayou is a steel movable - swing carrying Valentine Bridge R over Lafourche Bayou in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valentine Bridge R over Lafourche Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valentine Bridge R over Lafourche Bayou 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Valentine Bridge R over Lafourche Bayou carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Valentine Bridge R over Lafourche Bayou?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Valentine Bridge R over Lafourche Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.