US Bridges

LA0089 over Parc Perdu Bayou

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. S. of LA 88 · Structure no. 032300000030464

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,714
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0089 over Parc Perdu Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0089 over Parc Perdu Bayou in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,714 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,185 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0089
CrossesParc Perdu Bayou
Location0.6 Mi. S. of LA 88
RouteState Highway 89
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.03671, -91.96481
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,714 (2021)
Projected traffic5,185 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0089 over Parc Perdu Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0089 over Parc Perdu 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0089 over Parc Perdu Bayou carry?

About 4,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0089 over Parc Perdu Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0089 over Parc Perdu Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.