US Bridges

Austria Rd. over Bayou Queue De Tortue

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Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.30 MI South US 90 · Structure no. 032830138921161

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austria Rd. over Bayou Queue De Tortue is a concrete slab carrying Austria Rd. over Bayou Queue De Tortue in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAustria Rd.
CrossesBayou Queue De Tortue
Location0.30 MI South US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23113, -92.19303
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic44 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Austria Rd. over Bayou Queue De Tortue built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austria 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Austria Rd. over Bayou Queue De Tortue carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Austria Rd. over Bayou Queue De Tortue?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Austria Rd. over Bayou Queue De Tortue?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.