LA0001 over Bayou Moreau
PoorPosted for loadPointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 M NW of LA 970 · Structure no. 613900520403531
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,289
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0001 over Bayou Moreau is a concrete slab carrying LA0001 over Bayou Moreau in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 68 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 3,289 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,617 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0001 over Bayou Moreau built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is LA0001 over Bayou Moreau 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0001 over Bayou Moreau carry?
About 3,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0001 over Bayou Moreau?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns LA0001 over Bayou Moreau?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.