Lake Irwin RD over Little Lake Lafourche
PoorMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 8.9 MI SW of LA 134 · Structure no. 053432316914751
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 247 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Irwin RD over Little Lake Lafourche is a concrete slab carrying Lake Irwin RD over Little Lake Lafourche in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 308 by 1999. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Irwin RD over Little Lake Lafourche built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Irwin RD over Little Lake 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Irwin RD over Little Lake Lafourche carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Lake Irwin RD over Little Lake Lafourche?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Irwin RD over Little Lake Lafourche?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.