US Bridges

LA3134 over B.Des Famillies

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI North of LA 45 · Structure no. 022604290209102

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,599
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3134 over B.Des Famillies is a concrete slab carrying LA3134 over B.Des Famillies in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,599 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,158 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3134
CrossesB.Des Famillies
Location.01 MI North of LA 45
RouteState Highway 3134
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.77904, -90.10013
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,599 (2021)
Projected traffic6,158 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA3134 over B.Des Famillies built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3134 over B.Des Famillies 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA3134 over B.Des Famillies carry?

About 5,599 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA3134 over B.Des Famillies?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA3134 over B.Des Famillies?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.