US Bridges

LA0083 over Bayou Warehouse

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 Miles North of LA 319 · Structure no. 032300000030369

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,078
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0083 over Bayou Warehouse is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0083 over Bayou Warehouse in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 3,078 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,385 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0083
CrossesBayou Warehouse
Location3.6 Miles North of LA 319
RouteState Highway 83
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.82442, -91.79474
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,078 (2021)
Projected traffic3,385 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 LA0083 over Bayou Warehouse built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0083 over Bayou Warehouse 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0083 over Bayou Warehouse carry?

About 3,078 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0083 over Bayou Warehouse?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0083 over Bayou Warehouse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.