LA0970 over Bayou Moreau
PoorPointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · LA0970 · Structure no. 613908390501891
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 84
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0970 over Bayou Moreau is a concrete slab carrying LA0970 over Bayou Moreau in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 LA0970 over Bayou Moreau built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0970 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0970 over Bayou Moreau carry?
About 84 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0970 over Bayou Moreau?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0970 over Bayou Moreau?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.