US Bridges

LA0395 over West Grand Marais Bayou

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 4.29 MI North of LA 102 · Structure no. 072708272104291

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
922
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0395 over West Grand Marais Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0395 over West Grand Marais Bayou in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 922 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,014 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0395
CrossesWest Grand Marais Bayou
Location4.29 MI North of LA 102
RouteState Highway 395
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.4125, -92.7054
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic922 (2021)
Projected traffic1,014 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0395 over West Grand Marais Bayou built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0395 over West Grand Marais 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0395 over West Grand Marais Bayou carry?

About 922 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0395 over West Grand Marais Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0395 over West Grand Marais Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.