LA0378 over Bayou
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI North of LA 379 · Structure no. 071008101200301
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,890
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0378 over Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0378 over Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 25,890 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,479 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0378 over Bayou built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0378 over Bayou 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does LA0378 over Bayou carry?
About 25,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0378 over Bayou?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns LA0378 over Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.