US Bridges

LA0404 over Bayou Choctaw

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Iberville Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI E of LA 75 · Structure no. 612400000610361

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0404 over Bayou Choctaw is a concrete slab carrying LA0404 over Bayou Choctaw in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 551 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0404
CrossesBayou Choctaw
Location0.4 MI E of LA 75
RouteState Highway 404
CountyIberville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.12635, -91.27651
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2021)
Projected traffic606 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 LA0404 over Bayou Choctaw built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0404 over Bayou Choctaw 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0404 over Bayou Choctaw carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0404 over Bayou Choctaw?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0404 over Bayou Choctaw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.