US Bridges

LA0983 over Bayou Chenal

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 0.27 M W of LA 416 · Structure no. 613908392600151

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,823
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0983 over Bayou Chenal is a concrete slab carrying LA0983 over Bayou Chenal in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,823 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,105 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0983
CrossesBayou Chenal
Location0.27 M W of LA 416
RouteState Highway 983
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.61123, -91.37757
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,823 (2021)
Projected traffic3,105 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$412,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0983 over Bayou Chenal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0983 over Bayou Chenal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0983 over Bayou Chenal carry?

About 2,823 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0983 over Bayou Chenal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0983 over Bayou Chenal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.