US Bridges

LA0001 over Bayou Fisher

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M N of Lettsworth · Structure no. 613900520401271

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,698
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over Bayou Fisher is a concrete culvert carrying LA0001 over Bayou Fisher in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,698 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,067 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0001
CrossesBayou Fisher
Location0.5 M N of Lettsworth
RouteState Highway 1
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.94064, -91.72172
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,698 (2021)
Projected traffic4,067 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 LA0001 over Bayou Fisher built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over Bayou Fisher 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 Fisher carry?

About 3,698 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over Bayou Fisher?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over Bayou Fisher?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.