US Bridges

LA0077 over Stream

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 M N of LA 19 · Structure no. 613902190500041

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,376
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0077 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying LA0077 over Stream in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 4,376 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,813 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0077
CrossesStream
Location0.05 M N of LA 19
RouteState Highway 77
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.55522, -91.55877
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,376 (2021)
Projected traffic4,813 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 LA0077 over Stream built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0077 over Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0077 over Stream carry?

About 4,376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0077 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA0077 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.