LA1163 over Bayou
GoodEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.52 MI North of LA 29 · Structure no. 032008201200521
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1163 over Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA1163 over Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1163 over Bayou built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1163 over Bayou 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA1163 over Bayou carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA1163 over Bayou?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns LA1163 over Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.