LA0653 over Bayou Dumar
PoorPosted for loadLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 3.7 MI East of LA 182 · Structure no. 022908291203701
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 116 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 273
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0653 over Bayou Dumar is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0653 over Bayou Dumar in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 273 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0653 over Bayou Dumar built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0653 over Bayou Dumar 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0653 over Bayou Dumar carry?
About 273 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0653 over Bayou Dumar?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0653 over Bayou Dumar?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.