US Bridges

LA0042 over Bayou Villar

Fair

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 0.09 M SE of LA 42&LA 431 · Structure no. 610302600108071

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,122
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0042 over Bayou Villar is a concrete slab carrying LA0042 over Bayou Villar in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 13,122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,434 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0042
CrossesBayou Villar
Location0.09 M SE of LA 42&LA 431
RouteState Highway 42
CountyAscension Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.33253, -90.85441
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,122 (2021)
Projected traffic14,434 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA0042 over Bayou Villar built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0042 over Bayou Villar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0042 over Bayou Villar carry?

About 13,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LA0042 over Bayou Villar?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0042 over Bayou Villar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.