Bridge RD over Bayou Grosse Tete
PoorPosted for loadPointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 130 Ft E of LA 77 · Structure no. 613930335913331
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 248 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,540
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge RD over Bayou Grosse Tete is a concrete slab carrying Bridge RD over Bayou Grosse Tete in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,694 by 2039. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bridge RD over Bayou Grosse Tete built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge RD over Bayou Grosse Tete 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge RD over Bayou Grosse Tete carry?
About 1,540 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Bridge RD over Bayou Grosse Tete?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge RD over Bayou Grosse Tete?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.