LA0934 over Black Bayou
PoorPosted for loadAscension Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. E of LA 44 · Structure no. 610308031200611
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,367
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0934 over Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0934 over Black Bayou in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,367 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,903 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0934 over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0934 over Black Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0934 over Black Bayou carry?
About 5,367 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0934 over Black Bayou?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0934 over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.