US Bridges

LA0095 over Bayou Plaquemine

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI North of LA 35 · Structure no. 030103920100191

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,664
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0095 over Bayou Plaquemine is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0095 over Bayou Plaquemine in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0095
CrossesBayou Plaquemine
Location0.2 MI North of LA 35
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41019, -92.221
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2021)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0095 over Bayou Plaquemine built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0095 over Bayou Plaquemine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0095 over Bayou Plaquemine carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0095 over Bayou Plaquemine?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA0095 over Bayou Plaquemine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.