US Bridges

Bayou Blue Bypass over Hollywood Canal

FairPosted for load

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 0096 Log MI from Int · Structure no. 022929433904651

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,019
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Blue Bypass over Hollywood Canal is a concrete slab carrying Bayou Blue Bypass over Hollywood Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,019 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,220 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBayou Blue Bypass
CrossesHollywood Canal
Location0096 Log MI from Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafourche Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.72088, -90.77437
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,019 (2020)
Projected traffic2,220 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayou Blue Bypass over Hollywood Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou Blue Bypass over Hollywood 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 Bayou Blue Bypass over Hollywood Canal carry?

About 2,019 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bayou Blue Bypass over Hollywood Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Blue Bypass over Hollywood Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.