US Bridges

LA0095 over Bayou Queue De Tortue

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · .68 Mi. North of I-10 · Structure no. 030108014100681

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,938
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0095 over Bayou Queue De Tortue is a concrete culvert carrying LA0095 over Bayou Queue De Tortue in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,938 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,531 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0095
CrossesBayou Queue De Tortue
Location.68 Mi. North of I-10
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates30.25282, -92.1931
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,938 (2021)
Projected traffic6,531 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0095 over Bayou Queue De Tortue built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0095 over Bayou Queue De Tortue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0095 over Bayou Queue De Tortue carry?

About 5,938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0095 over Bayou Queue De Tortue?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns LA0095 over Bayou Queue De Tortue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.