US Bridges

LA0024 over Pipeline Crossing

Good

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI West of LA 1 · Structure no. 022900650102131

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,271
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0024 over Pipeline Crossing is a concrete slab carrying LA0024 over Pipeline Crossing in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 5,271 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,798 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesLA0024
CrossesPipeline Crossing
Location2.1 MI West of LA 1
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates29.54411, -90.4022
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,271 (2021)
Projected traffic5,798 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0024 over Pipeline Crossing built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0024 over Pipeline Crossing 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0024 over Pipeline Crossing carry?

About 5,271 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0024 over Pipeline Crossing?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0024 over Pipeline Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.