US Bridges

LA0363 over Bayou Petite Passe

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI East of LA 363 · Structure no. 032003800103781

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0363 over Bayou Petite Passe is a concrete culvert carrying LA0363 over Bayou Petite Passe in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 449 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0363
CrossesBayou Petite Passe
Location.5 MI East of LA 363
RouteState Highway 363
Coordinates30.70472, -92.19229
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2021)
Projected traffic493 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA0363 over Bayou Petite Passe built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0363 over Bayou Petite Passe in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0363 over Bayou Petite Passe carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0363 over Bayou Petite Passe?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0363 over Bayou Petite Passe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.