LA3156 over Teche Bayou
GoodIberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI East of LA 182 · Structure no. 032300000030430
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 214 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,021
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3156 over Teche Bayou is a steel movable - swing carrying LA3156 over Teche Bayou in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,021 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,523 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3156 over Teche Bayou built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3156 over Teche 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA3156 over Teche Bayou carry?
About 5,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA3156 over Teche Bayou?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns LA3156 over Teche Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.