US Bridges

LA0086 over Bayou Teche

FairPosted for load

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI NE of LA 182 · Structure no. 032302370100141

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,834
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0086 over Bayou Teche is a steel movable - bascule carrying LA0086 over Bayou Teche in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,834 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,217 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0086
CrossesBayou Teche
Location0.1 MI NE of LA 182
RouteState Highway 86
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00591, -91.8171
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,834 (2021)
Projected traffic4,217 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0086 over Bayou Teche built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0086 over Bayou Teche in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0086 over Bayou Teche carry?

About 3,834 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0086 over Bayou Teche?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0086 over Bayou Teche?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.