LA0027 over First Bayou
FairCameron Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI N of LA 82 · Structure no. 071200310202251
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,226
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0027 over First Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0027 over First Bayou in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,348 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0027 over First Bayou built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0027 over First 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0027 over First Bayou carry?
About 1,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0027 over First Bayou?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0027 over First Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.