US Bridges

LA0101 over W. Lacassine Bayou

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 4.5 Mi. N. of LA 14. · Structure no. 072702090201421

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0101 over W. Lacassine Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0101 over W. Lacassine Bayou in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,166 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,482 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0101
CrossesW. Lacassine Bayou
Location4.5 Mi. N. of LA 14.
RouteState Highway 101
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.17681, -92.92876
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,166 (2021)
Projected traffic3,482 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 LA0101 over W. Lacassine Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0101 over W. Lacassine Bayou 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0101 over W. Lacassine Bayou carry?

About 3,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0101 over W. Lacassine Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns LA0101 over W. Lacassine Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.