US Bridges

LA0327 over Bayou Paul

Good

Iberville Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N of LA.75 · Structure no. 612400000610357

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0327 over Bayou Paul is a concrete culvert carrying LA0327 over Bayou Paul in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,969 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,265 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLA0327
CrossesBayou Paul
Location0.5 MI N of LA.75
RouteState Highway 327
Coordinates30.29328, -91.15273
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,969 (2021)
Projected traffic3,265 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0327 over Bayou Paul built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0327 over Bayou Paul 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0327 over Bayou Paul carry?

About 2,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0327 over Bayou Paul?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0327 over Bayou Paul?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.