US Bridges

LA0095 over Bayou Mallet

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI North of LA 358 · Structure no. 030103920110011

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0095 over Bayou Mallet is a concrete slab carrying LA0095 over Bayou Mallet in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,507 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0095
CrossesBayou Mallet
Location0.1 MI North of LA 358
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.47363, -92.3268
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2021)
Projected traffic1,507 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mallet built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0095 over Bayou Mallet 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0095 over Bayou Mallet carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0095 over Bayou Mallet?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0095 over Bayou Mallet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.