US Bridges

Noel RD over Plaquemine Bayou

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI Se. of LA 35 · Structure no. 034930268921211

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noel RD over Plaquemine Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Noel RD over Plaquemine Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 577 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNoel RD
CrossesPlaquemine Bayou
Location0.5 MI Se. of LA 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.44736, -92.20139
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2020)
Projected traffic577 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Noel RD over Plaquemine Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noel RD over Plaquemine 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 2023.

How much traffic does Noel RD over Plaquemine Bayou carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Noel RD over Plaquemine Bayou?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Noel RD over Plaquemine Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.