Gazette RD over Bayou Queue De Tortue
GoodLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Miles West of LA 724 · Structure no. 032800000000057
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 586
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gazette RD over Bayou Queue De Tortue is a concrete slab carrying Gazette RD over Bayou Queue De Tortue in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 586 vehicles a day, projected to reach 644 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gazette RD over Bayou Queue De Tortue built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gazette RD over Bayou Queue De Tortue 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Gazette RD over Bayou Queue De Tortue carry?
About 586 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Gazette RD over Bayou Queue De Tortue?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Gazette RD over Bayou Queue De Tortue?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.