LA0655 over Bayou Lafourche
PoorPosted for loadLafourche Parish, Louisiana · .79 MI East of LA 1 · Structure no. 022908291400791
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,380
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0655 over Bayou Lafourche is a steel movable - swing carrying LA0655 over Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,618 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 LA0655 over Bayou Lafourche built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0655 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA0655 over Bayou Lafourche carry?
About 2,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0655 over Bayou Lafourche?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0655 over Bayou Lafourche?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.