US Bridges

LA0931 over Bayou Millet

Good

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 M SW of LA 431&LA 931 · Structure no. 610308031701371

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0931 over Bayou Millet is a concrete slab carrying LA0931 over Bayou Millet in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0931
CrossesBayou Millet
Location1.3 M SW of LA 431&LA 931
RouteState Highway 931
Coordinates30.30211, -90.86581
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$412,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0931 over Bayou Millet built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0931 over Bayou Millet 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 LA0931 over Bayou Millet carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is LA0931 over Bayou Millet?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0931 over Bayou Millet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.