LA0081 over Bayou Black
PoorPosted for loadPointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 Mi. W. of LA 976 · Structure no. 613908390804321
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 231
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0081 over Bayou Black is a concrete slab carrying LA0081 over Bayou Black in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0081 over Bayou Black built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0081 over Bayou Black 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0081 over Bayou Black carry?
About 231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0081 over Bayou Black?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0081 over Bayou Black?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.