Lefort Bypass over Cut Off Bayou
PoorPosted for loadLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 0136 Log MI from Int · Structure no. 022929445904591
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,222
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lefort Bypass over Cut Off Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Lefort Bypass over Cut Off Bayou in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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 2,222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,444 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lefort Bypass over Cut Off Bayou built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lefort Bypass over Cut Off 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Lefort Bypass over Cut Off Bayou carry?
About 2,222 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Lefort Bypass over Cut Off Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Lefort Bypass over Cut Off Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.