US Bridges

LA0347 over Point Claire Ca

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. N. of LA 740 · Structure no. 034900810101081

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,963
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0347 over Point Claire Ca is a concrete slab carrying LA0347 over Point Claire Ca in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9,963 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,959 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0347
CrossesPoint Claire Ca
Location1.1 Mi. N. of LA 740
RouteState Highway 347
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41201, -91.9447
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,963 (2022)
Projected traffic10,959 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0347 over Point Claire Ca built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0347 over Point Claire Ca 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0347 over Point Claire Ca carry?

About 9,963 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0347 over Point Claire Ca?

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 LA0347 over Point Claire Ca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.