Lake Fausse ST Pk over Lake Fausse Point
PoorPosted for loadSt. Martin Parish, Louisiana · .16 MI S of Levee RD · Structure no. 035030037913641
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 305 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Lake Fausse ST Pk over Lake Fausse Point is a concrete slab carrying Lake Fausse ST Pk over Lake Fausse Point in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Fausse ST Pk over Lake Fausse Point built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Fausse ST Pk over Lake Fausse Point in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Fausse ST Pk over Lake Fausse Point carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Lake Fausse ST Pk over Lake Fausse Point?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Fausse ST Pk over Lake Fausse Point?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.