US Bridges

Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 5.2 Mi. W. of LA 433 · Structure no. 625230165895111

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
737
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 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 737 vehicles a day, projected to reach 810 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBayou Pacquet
CrossesBayou Paquet
Location5.2 Mi. W. of LA 433
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.27503, -89.85235
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2022)
Projected traffic810 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 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Pacquet over Bayou Paquet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.