US Bridges

Hoffpauir Rd. over Indian Bayou

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.71 MI SE of LA 342 · Structure no. 032830083921361

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoffpauir Rd. over Indian Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hoffpauir Rd. over Indian Bayou in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 55 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHoffpauir Rd.
CrossesIndian Bayou
Location1.71 MI SE of LA 342
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.1368, -92.22597
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic88 by 2040
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoffpauir Rd. over Indian Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Hoffpauir Rd. over Indian 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 Hoffpauir Rd. over Indian Bayou carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hoffpauir Rd. over Indian Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hoffpauir Rd. over Indian Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.