BJ Ln. over Bayou Nezpique
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- BJ Ln. over Bayou Nezpique in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 78 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 68 of the 155 inventoried bridges in Evangeline Parish rated good (43.9%); 10 (6.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 200 ft |
| Location | 1.5 Mi N of La 3277 |
| NBI structure number | 032030358923311 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Evangeline Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0049 over Drainage Canal | 1986 | 19,966 | Fair |
| I0049 over Drainage Canal | 1986 | 19,302 | Fair |
| US0167 over Coulee Manuel | 1995 | 16,358 | Fair |
| US0167 over Bayou Joe Morcel | 1994 | 11,126 | Good |
| I0049 over Drainage Canal | 1986 | 9,875 | Fair |
| I0049 over Drainage Canal | 1986 | 9,158 | Good |
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