US Bridges

LA0014 over Bayou Petite Anse

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI SW of LA 676 · Structure no. 032300550705262

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,404
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Bayou Petite Anse is a concrete slab carrying LA0014 over Bayou Petite Anse in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,404 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,244 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0014
CrossesBayou Petite Anse
Location1.5 MI SW of LA 676
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates29.96833, -91.9075
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,404 (2021)
Projected traffic9,244 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA0014 over Bayou Petite Anse built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Bayou Petite Anse 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Bayou Petite Anse carry?

About 8,404 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Bayou Petite Anse?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Bayou Petite Anse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.