LA0308 over Bayou Lafourche
PoorClosed to trafficLafourche Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI North of LA 1 · Structure no. 022904070100001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 204 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,198
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0308 over Bayou Lafourche is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0308 over Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5,198 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,717 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 LA0308 over Bayou Lafourche built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0308 over Bayou Lafourche in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0308 over Bayou Lafourche carry?
About 5,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0308 over Bayou Lafourche?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns LA0308 over Bayou Lafourche?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.