US Bridges

Belle Place RD over Teche Bayou

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Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. N. of LA 86 · Structure no. 032330006914461

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,317
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belle Place RD over Teche Bayou is a steel movable - swing carrying Belle Place RD over Teche Bayou in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,648 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBelle Place RD
CrossesTeche Bayou
Location0.1 Mi. N. of LA 86
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01171, -91.74327
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,317 (2021)
Projected traffic3,648 by 2041
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Belle Place RD over Teche Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belle Place RD over Teche 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Belle Place RD over Teche Bayou carry?

About 3,317 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Belle Place RD over Teche Bayou?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Belle Place RD over Teche Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.