US Bridges

LA0013 over Bayou

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 5.55M North of LA 10 · Structure no. 032000570605551

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,516
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 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 3,516 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,867 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0013
CrossesBayou
Location5.55M North of LA 10
RouteState Highway 13
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.7707, -92.4271
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,516 (2021)
Projected traffic3,867 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 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 LA0013 over Bayou carry?

About 3,516 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0013 over Bayou?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns LA0013 over Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.