LA0044 over Bayou Francois
GoodAscension Parish, Louisiana · LA0044 · Structure no. 610302650106221
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,883
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0044 over Bayou Francois is a concrete slab carrying LA0044 over Bayou Francois in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 15,883 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,471 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0044 over Bayou Francois built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0044 over Bayou Francois 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 LA0044 over Bayou Francois carry?
About 15,883 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0044 over Bayou Francois?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns LA0044 over Bayou Francois?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.