US Bridges

LA0087 over Bayou Teche

Good

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of LA 182 · Structure no. 032308234600151

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
336 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,440
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0087 over Bayou Teche is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0087 over Bayou Teche 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 18,440 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,284 by 2041. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0087
CrossesBayou Teche
Location0.2 MI N of LA 182
RouteState Highway 87
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.99975, -91.8009
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,440 (2021)
Projected traffic20,284 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0087 over Bayou Teche built?

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

What condition is LA0087 over Bayou Teche 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0087 over Bayou Teche carry?

About 18,440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0087 over Bayou Teche?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns LA0087 over Bayou Teche?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.