US Bridges

Chretien Point Rd. over Bayou Bourbe

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI NE of LA 356 · Structure no. 034930236920591

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chretien Point Rd. over Bayou Bourbe is a concrete slab carrying Chretien Point Rd. over Bayou Bourbe in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 572 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChretien Point Rd.
CrossesBayou Bourbe
Location1.2 MI NE of LA 356
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.39248, -92.09759
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2020)
Projected traffic572 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 Chretien Point Rd. over Bayou Bourbe built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chretien Point Rd. over Bayou Bourbe 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 2023.

How much traffic does Chretien Point Rd. over Bayou Bourbe carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Chretien Point Rd. over Bayou Bourbe?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chretien Point Rd. over Bayou Bourbe?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.