LA0943 over Bayou Lafourche
GoodAscension Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. E of LA 1 · Structure no. 610308032900001
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0943 over Bayou Lafourche is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0943 over Bayou Lafourche in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0943 over Bayou Lafourche built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0943 over Bayou Lafourche 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0943 over Bayou Lafourche carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA0943 over Bayou Lafourche?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0943 over Bayou Lafourche?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.