US Bridges

LA0070 over Bayou Verrette

Fair

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M E of LA 70&LA 3120 · Structure no. 610304260104402

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0070 over Bayou Verrette is a concrete slab carrying LA0070 over Bayou Verrette in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15,051 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,556 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0070
CrossesBayou Verrette
Location0.2 M E of LA 70&LA 3120
RouteState Highway 70
CountyAscension Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.09415, -90.9347
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,051 (2021)
Projected traffic16,556 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LA0070 over Bayou Verrette built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0070 over Bayou Verrette 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0070 over Bayou Verrette carry?

About 15,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0070 over Bayou Verrette?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns LA0070 over Bayou Verrette?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.