LA0404 over Bayou Tigris
PoorPosted for loadIberville Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI W of LA 993 · Structure no. 612404050103781
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 551
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0404 over Bayou Tigris is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0404 over Bayou Tigris in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 551 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0404 over Bayou Tigris built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0404 over Bayou Tigris 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does LA0404 over Bayou Tigris carry?
About 551 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0404 over Bayou Tigris?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0404 over Bayou Tigris?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.