US Bridges

LA0106 over Bayou Chicot

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI East of US 167 · Structure no. 032002040300581

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,294
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0106 over Bayou Chicot is a concrete slab carrying LA0106 over Bayou Chicot in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,294 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,423 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0106
CrossesBayou Chicot
Location0.6 MI East of US 167
RouteState Highway 106
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.81967, -92.34285
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,294 (2021)
Projected traffic1,423 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 LA0106 over Bayou Chicot built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0106 over Bayou Chicot 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0106 over Bayou Chicot carry?

About 1,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0106 over Bayou Chicot?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0106 over Bayou Chicot?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.