US Bridges

LA0102 over Bayou

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 7.2 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 072708270306801

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,728
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0102 over Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0102 over Bayou in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,728 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0102
CrossesBayou
Location7.2 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates30.33589, -92.65369
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,728 (2021)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0102 over Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0102 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0102 over Bayou carry?

About 3,728 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0102 over Bayou?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns LA0102 over Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.