US Bridges

LA0030 over Bayou Manchac

Fair

Iberville Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 M S of LA 327&LA 30 · Structure no. 612404140200001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,089
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0030 over Bayou Manchac is a concrete culvert carrying LA0030 over Bayou Manchac in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,089 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,797 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0030
CrossesBayou Manchac
Location2.4 M S of LA 327&LA 30
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates30.31329, -91.12486
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,089 (2021)
Projected traffic18,797 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LA0030 over Bayou Manchac built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0030 over Bayou Manchac in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0030 over Bayou Manchac carry?

About 17,089 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0030 over Bayou Manchac?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns LA0030 over Bayou Manchac?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.