US Bridges

LA0344 over Teche Bayou/Loreauville

FairPosted for load

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI West of LA 86 · Structure no. 032308231406331

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,059
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0344 over Teche Bayou/Loreauville is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0344 over Teche Bayou/Loreauville in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,059 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,264 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0344
CrossesTeche Bayou/Loreauville
Location0.1 MI West of LA 86
RouteState Highway 344
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.057, -91.7406
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,059 (2021)
Projected traffic2,264 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 LA0344 over Teche Bayou/Loreauville built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0344 over Teche Bayou/Loreauville 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0344 over Teche Bayou/Loreauville carry?

About 2,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0344 over Teche Bayou/Loreauville?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0344 over Teche Bayou/Loreauville?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.