LA0013 over Bayou Carpe
FairEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI North of LA 106 · Structure no. 032000570610131
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,976
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0013 over Bayou Carpe is a steel culvert carrying LA0013 over Bayou Carpe 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 6,976 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,673 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0013 over Bayou Carpe built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0013 over Bayou Carpe 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0013 over Bayou Carpe carry?
About 6,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0013 over Bayou Carpe?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.
Who owns LA0013 over Bayou Carpe?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.