US Bridges

Normady RD over Black Bayou

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 M S of Batchelor · Structure no. 613930477914051

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Normady RD over Black Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Normady RD over Black Bayou in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNormady RD
CrossesBlack Bayou
Location3.4 M S of Batchelor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.79556, -91.67476
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Normady RD over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Normady RD over Black Bayou 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Normady RD over Black Bayou carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Normady RD over Black Bayou?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Normady RD over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.