US Bridges

Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.15M West of LA 433 · Structure no. 625230164895161

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet is a concrete slab carrying Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 595 vehicles a day, projected to reach 654 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBayou Pacquet
CrossesBayou Paquet
Location1.15M West of LA 433
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.27243, -89.86131
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2022)
Projected traffic654 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.