LA0044 over Black Bayou
GoodAscension Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N of LA 621 · Structure no. 610300000610397
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,577
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0044 over Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0044 over Black Bayou in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 17,577 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,334 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0044 over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0044 over Black Bayou 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does LA0044 over Black Bayou carry?
About 17,577 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0044 over Black Bayou?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0044 over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.