US Bridges

Tiger DR over Bayou Lafourche

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Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. E. of LA 1 · Structure no. 022900000020526

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
183 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,806
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiger DR over Bayou Lafourche is a concrete slab carrying Tiger DR over Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,806 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,486 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTiger DR
CrossesBayou Lafourche
Location0.1 Mi. E. of LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafourche Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.79781, -90.83449
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,806 (2020)
Projected traffic7,486 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Tiger DR over Bayou Lafourche built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tiger DR over Bayou Lafourche 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tiger DR over Bayou Lafourche carry?

About 6,806 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tiger DR over Bayou Lafourche?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Tiger DR over Bayou Lafourche?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.