LA0343 over Indian Bayou
PoorPosted for loadLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI North of LA 342 · Structure no. 032803930302211
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,757
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0343 over Indian Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0343 over Indian Bayou in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,757 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,132 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0343 over Indian Bayou built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0343 over Indian Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does LA0343 over Indian Bayou carry?
About 3,757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0343 over Indian Bayou?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns LA0343 over Indian Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.