LA0847 over Bayou Lafourche Cutoff
GoodCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI W of LA 133 · Structure no. 581100000580202
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 552 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 438
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0847 over Bayou Lafourche Cutoff is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0847 over Bayou Lafourche Cutoff in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2041. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0847 over Bayou Lafourche Cutoff built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0847 over Bayou Lafourche Cutoff 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0847 over Bayou Lafourche Cutoff carry?
About 438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0847 over Bayou Lafourche Cutoff?
The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0847 over Bayou Lafourche Cutoff?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.