US Bridges

LA0001 over Bayou Perot

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 1.71 Mi. South of LA 1191 · Structure no. 080500520700001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,795
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over Bayou Perot is a concrete culvert carrying LA0001 over Bayou Perot in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,795 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,874 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0001
CrossesBayou Perot
Location1.71 Mi. South of LA 1191
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates31.13332, -92.083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,795 (2021)
Projected traffic11,874 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over Bayou Perot built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over Bayou Perot 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0001 over Bayou Perot carry?

About 10,795 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over Bayou Perot?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over Bayou Perot?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.