LA0024 over Bayou Blue
FairLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI West of LA 1 · Structure no. 022900650102201
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 325 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,271
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0024 over Bayou Blue is a concrete slab carrying LA0024 over Bayou Blue 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 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 5,271 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,798 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0024 over Bayou Blue built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0024 over Bayou Blue 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0024 over Bayou Blue carry?
About 5,271 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is LA0024 over Bayou Blue?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0024 over Bayou Blue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.