US Bridges

LA3195 over Bayou Teche

Fair

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.10 MI North of LA 182 · Structure no. 032308234400101

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,245
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3195 over Bayou Teche is a steel movable - swing carrying LA3195 over Bayou Teche in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,245 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,969 by 2041. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3195
CrossesBayou Teche
Location0.10 MI North of LA 182
RouteState Highway 3195
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98852, -91.7806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,245 (2021)
Projected traffic7,969 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA3195 over Bayou Teche built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3195 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA3195 over Bayou Teche carry?

About 7,245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA3195 over Bayou Teche?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA3195 over Bayou Teche?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.