Falgout Canal RD over Grand Caillou Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficTerrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.04 MI W of LA 57 · Structure no. 025529230904301
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 416 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 363
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falgout Canal RD over Grand Caillou Bayou is a steel movable - lift carrying Falgout Canal RD over Grand Caillou Bayou in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 399 by 2043. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falgout Canal RD over Grand Caillou Bayou built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falgout Canal RD over Grand Caillou Bayou 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Falgout Canal RD over Grand Caillou Bayou carry?
About 363 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Falgout Canal RD over Grand Caillou Bayou?
The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Falgout Canal RD over Grand Caillou Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.