US Bridges

Point Ala Hache Fe over Miss. River Ferry Ramp

PoorClosed to traffic

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · 0.01M West of LA 39 · Structure no. 023829344894761

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Point Ala Hache Fe over Miss. River Ferry Ramp is a steel truss - thru carrying Point Ala Hache Fe over Miss. River Ferry Ramp in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2008. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPoint Ala Hache Fe
CrossesMiss. River Ferry Ramp
Location0.01M West of LA 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.57594, -89.79356
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1988)
Projected traffic55 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Point Ala Hache Fe over Miss. River Ferry Ramp built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Point Ala Hache Fe over Miss. River Ferry Ramp 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 2025.

How much traffic does Point Ala Hache Fe over Miss. River Ferry Ramp carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Point Ala Hache Fe over Miss. River Ferry Ramp?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Point Ala Hache Fe over Miss. River Ferry Ramp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.