US Bridges

LA0013 over Bayou

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 3.67M North of LA 10 · Structure no. 032000570603671

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,976
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0013 over Bayou is a steel culvert carrying LA0013 over Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,976 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,673 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0013
CrossesBayou
Location3.67M North of LA 10
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates30.74417, -92.4286
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,976 (2021)
Projected traffic7,673 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0013 over Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0013 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0013 over Bayou carry?

About 6,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0013 over Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns LA0013 over Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.