US Bridges

LA0663 over Lourse Bayou

Good

Assumption Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mile East of La. 662 · Structure no. 610400000610343

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0663 over Lourse Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0663 over Lourse Bayou in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0663
CrossesLourse Bayou
Location0.1 Mile East of La. 662
RouteState Highway 663
Coordinates29.71452, -91.07917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0663 over Lourse Bayou built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0663 over Lourse Bayou 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0663 over Lourse Bayou carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0663 over Lourse Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0663 over Lourse Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.