LA1168 over Bayou Grand Louis
FairEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 6.05 MI East of LA 167 · Structure no. 032008201106051
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 409
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1168 over Bayou Grand Louis is a concrete slab carrying LA1168 over Bayou Grand Louis in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 449 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1168 over Bayou Grand Louis built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1168 over Bayou Grand Louis 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA1168 over Bayou Grand Louis carry?
About 409 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA1168 over Bayou Grand Louis?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA1168 over Bayou Grand Louis?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.