US Bridges

LA0417 over Clay Bayou

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 1.16 M W of LA 418 · Structure no. 613902233005341

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0417 over Clay Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0417 over Clay Bayou in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 503 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0417
CrossesClay Bayou
Location1.16 M W of LA 418
RouteState Highway 417
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.84284, -91.7306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2021)
Projected traffic553 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0417 over Clay Bayou built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0417 over Clay Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0417 over Clay Bayou carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0417 over Clay Bayou?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns LA0417 over Clay Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.