US Bridges

LA0748 over Bayou Petite

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI W. of LA 363 · Structure no. 032008200302121

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,397
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0748 over Bayou Petite is a steel culvert carrying LA0748 over Bayou Petite in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0748
CrossesBayou Petite
Location2.0 MI W. of LA 363
RouteState Highway 748
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.68453, -92.1765
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0748 over Bayou Petite built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0748 over Bayou Petite 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0748 over Bayou Petite carry?

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

How long is LA0748 over Bayou Petite?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns LA0748 over Bayou Petite?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.