US Bridges

Lorio Dairy RD over Bayou Sere

PoorPosted for load

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI NE JCT US 190 · Structure no. 613930333912521

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lorio Dairy RD over Bayou Sere is a concrete slab carrying Lorio Dairy RD over Bayou Sere in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLorio Dairy RD
CrossesBayou Sere
Location1.3 MI NE JCT US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.55495, -91.41912
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2019)
Projected traffic231 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lorio Dairy RD over Bayou Sere built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lorio Dairy RD over Bayou Sere 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lorio Dairy RD over Bayou Sere carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lorio Dairy RD over Bayou Sere?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lorio Dairy RD over Bayou Sere?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.