US Bridges

English Turn RD over Mississippi River

PoorPosted for load

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 MI SW of LA 3137 · Structure no. 023800000020143

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
199 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

English Turn RD over Mississippi River is a steel movable - bascule carrying English Turn RD over Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 4 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesEnglish Turn RD
CrossesMississippi River
Location0.05 MI SW of LA 3137
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlaquemines Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.84762, -89.9773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$624,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was English Turn RD over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is English Turn RD over Mississippi River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does English Turn RD over Mississippi River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is English Turn RD over Mississippi River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns English Turn RD over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.