LA0671 over Bayou Teche Jean.
PoorPosted for loadIberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.16 MI East of LA 182 · Structure no. 032302410100161
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 294 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 496
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0671 over Bayou Teche Jean. is a steel movable - swing carrying LA0671 over Bayou Teche Jean. in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 496 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0671 over Bayou Teche Jean. built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0671 over Bayou Teche Jean. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0671 over Bayou Teche Jean. carry?
About 496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0671 over Bayou Teche Jean.?
The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0671 over Bayou Teche Jean.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.