Lanse De Deshotel over Durald Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI W of LA 3277 · Structure no. 032030338923291
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 89 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lanse De Deshotel over Durald Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lanse De Deshotel over Durald Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lanse De Deshotel over Durald Bayou built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lanse De Deshotel over Durald Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Lanse De Deshotel over Durald Bayou carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Lanse De Deshotel over Durald Bayou?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lanse De Deshotel over Durald Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.