US Bridges

LA0001 over Bayou White Vine

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 6.71 M N of Morganza · Structure no. 613900520306371

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,369
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over Bayou White Vine is a concrete culvert carrying LA0001 over Bayou White Vine in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,369 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,805 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0001
CrossesBayou White Vine
Location6.71 M N of Morganza
RouteState Highway 1
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.81867, -91.64643
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,369 (2021)
Projected traffic4,805 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over Bayou White Vine built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over Bayou White Vine in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0001 over Bayou White Vine carry?

About 4,369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over Bayou White Vine?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over Bayou White Vine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.