US Bridges

LA3185 over Bayou Lafourche

Good

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 0.01M West of LA 308 · Structure no. 022908292500001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,957
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3185 over Bayou Lafourche is a concrete slab carrying LA3185 over Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 12,957 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,252 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA3185
CrossesBayou Lafourche
Location0.01M West of LA 308
RouteState Highway 3185
Coordinates29.8029, -90.8487
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,957 (2021)
Projected traffic14,252 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA3185 over Bayou Lafourche built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3185 over Bayou Lafourche 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA3185 over Bayou Lafourche carry?

About 12,957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA3185 over Bayou Lafourche?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns LA3185 over Bayou Lafourche?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.