US Bridges

LA0376 over Relief for Bayou Nepique

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 7.0 MI West of LA 13 · Structure no. 032008203001751

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0376 over Relief for Bayou Nepique is a concrete slab carrying LA0376 over Relief for Bayou Nepique 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 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0376
CrossesRelief for Bayou Nepique
Location7.0 MI West of LA 13
RouteState Highway 376
Coordinates30.66736, -92.5407
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2021)
Projected traffic114 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0376 over Relief for Bayou Nepique built?

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

What condition is LA0376 over Relief for Bayou Nepique 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0376 over Relief for Bayou Nepique carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0376 over Relief for Bayou Nepique?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0376 over Relief for Bayou Nepique?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.