US Bridges

LA0107 over Bayou Lacombe

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.06 Mi. North of LA 114 · Structure no. 080500520603191

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,887
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0107 over Bayou Lacombe is a concrete culvert carrying LA0107 over Bayou Lacombe in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6,887 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0107
CrossesBayou Lacombe
Location0.06 Mi. North of LA 114
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates31.05627, -92.0482
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,887 (2021)
Projected traffic7,575 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0107 over Bayou Lacombe built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0107 over Bayou Lacombe 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0107 over Bayou Lacombe carry?

About 6,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is LA0107 over Bayou Lacombe?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns LA0107 over Bayou Lacombe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.