US Bridges

Andrepont RD over West Fork Bayou

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. N. of US 190 · Structure no. 034900000030475

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrepont RD over West Fork Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Andrepont RD over West Fork Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,375 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAndrepont RD
CrossesWest Fork Bayou
Location0.2 Mi. N. of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.52957, -92.14812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2020)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2040
Trucks—
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

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 Andrepont RD over West Fork Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andrepont RD over West Fork Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Andrepont RD over West Fork Bayou carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Andrepont RD over West Fork Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Andrepont RD over West Fork Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.