US Bridges

LA0030 over Bayou Paul

Good

Iberville Parish, Louisiana · LA0030 · Structure no. 612404140200661

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,089
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0030 over Bayou Paul is a concrete slab carrying LA0030 over Bayou Paul in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 17,089 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,797 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0030
CrossesBayou Paul
LocationLA0030
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates30.30181, -91.1194
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0030 over Bayou Paul built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0030 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0030 over Bayou Paul carry?

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

How long is LA0030 over Bayou Paul?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0030 over Bayou Paul?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.