US Bridges

LA0075 over Bayou Breaux

Poor

Iberville Parish, Louisiana · 0.67 M N of LA 75 · Structure no. 612402570100661

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,943
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0075 over Bayou Breaux is a concrete slab carrying LA0075 over Bayou Breaux in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,943 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,237 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0075
CrossesBayou Breaux
Location0.67 M N of LA 75
RouteState Highway 75
CountyIberville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22315, -91.09918
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,943 (2021)
Projected traffic3,237 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0075 over Bayou Breaux built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0075 over Bayou Breaux in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0075 over Bayou Breaux carry?

About 2,943 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0075 over Bayou Breaux?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0075 over Bayou Breaux?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.