Barrios Street over Forty Arpent Canal
FairPosted for loadLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI W. of LA 1 · Structure no. 022929383903291
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 706
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barrios Street over Forty Arpent Canal is a concrete slab carrying Barrios Street over Forty Arpent Canal 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 706 vehicles a day, projected to reach 776 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barrios Street over Forty Arpent Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barrios Street over Forty Arpent Canal 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 Barrios Street over Forty Arpent Canal carry?
About 706 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Barrios Street over Forty Arpent Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Barrios Street over Forty Arpent Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.