US Bridges

LA0095 over Doza Bayou

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Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.52 MI S of LA 29 · Structure no. 032000000030413

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,569
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0095 over Doza Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0095 over Doza Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,569 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,825 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0095
CrossesDoza Bayou
Location0.52 MI S of LA 29
RouteState Highway 95
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.5607, -92.30501
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,569 (2019)
Projected traffic2,825 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0095 over Doza Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0095 over Doza Bayou 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0095 over Doza Bayou carry?

About 2,569 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0095 over Doza Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0095 over Doza Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.