US Bridges

LA0029 over Bayou Petite Pass

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI N. of LA 363 · Structure no. 032002030304951

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,163
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0029 over Bayou Petite Pass is a concrete slab carrying LA0029 over Bayou Petite Pass in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,163 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,379 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0029
CrossesBayou Petite Pass
Location2.5 MI N. of LA 363
RouteState Highway 29
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.73367, -92.22447
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,163 (2021)
Projected traffic2,379 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0029 over Bayou Petite Pass built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0029 over Bayou Petite Pass 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0029 over Bayou Petite Pass carry?

About 2,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0029 over Bayou Petite Pass?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0029 over Bayou Petite Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.