US Bridges

LA3195 over Tete Bayou

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.80 MI N of LA 87 · Structure no. 032308234400781

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,245
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3195 over Tete Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA3195 over Tete Bayou in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,245 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,969 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA3195
CrossesTete Bayou
Location0.80 MI N of LA 87
RouteState Highway 3195
Coordinates30.00218, -91.7791
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA3195 over Tete Bayou built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3195 over Tete Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA3195 over Tete Bayou carry?

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

How long is LA3195 over Tete Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns LA3195 over Tete Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.