US Bridges

LA0106 over Bayou Cocodrie

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI East of LA 115 · Structure no. 032002040305941

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0106 over Bayou Cocodrie is a concrete slab carrying LA0106 over Bayou Cocodrie in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2039. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesLA0106
CrossesBayou Cocodrie
Location0.9 MI East of LA 115
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates30.84512, -92.2603
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2019)
Projected traffic1,175 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Cocodrie built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0106 over Bayou Cocodrie 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0106 over Bayou Cocodrie carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0106 over Bayou Cocodrie?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0106 over Bayou Cocodrie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.