US Bridges

LA0748 over Bayou

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.39 MI East of LA 1169 · Structure no. 032008200301391

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,397
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0748 over Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0748 over Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0748
CrossesBayou
Location1.39 MI East of LA 1169
RouteState Highway 748
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.68494, -92.1883
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2021)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0748 over Bayou built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0748 over Bayou 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 LA0748 over Bayou carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0748 over Bayou?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0748 over Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.