US Bridges

Beamon Rd. over Bayou Maringouin

Good

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 0.09 Mi. S.E. of LA 77 · Structure no. 613900000613900

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beamon Rd. over Bayou Maringouin is a concrete slab carrying Beamon Rd. over Bayou Maringouin in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 577 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeamon Rd.
CrossesBayou Maringouin
Location0.09 Mi. S.E. of LA 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.4989, -91.52672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic577 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beamon Rd. over Bayou Maringouin built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beamon Rd. over Bayou Maringouin in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Beamon Rd. over Bayou Maringouin carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Beamon Rd. over Bayou Maringouin?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Beamon Rd. over Bayou Maringouin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.