US Bridges

LA0367 over Bayou Plaquemine Brule

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI North of LA 1113 · Structure no. 030103860102881

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,465
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0367 over Bayou Plaquemine Brule is a concrete slab carrying LA0367 over Bayou Plaquemine Brule in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 2,465 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,711 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0367
CrossesBayou Plaquemine Brule
Location1.6 MI North of LA 1113
RouteState Highway 367
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.31078, -92.3039
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,465 (2021)
Projected traffic2,711 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0367 over Bayou Plaquemine Brule built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0367 over Bayou Plaquemine Brule 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0367 over Bayou Plaquemine Brule carry?

About 2,465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0367 over Bayou Plaquemine Brule?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0367 over Bayou Plaquemine Brule?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.