US Bridges

LA0413 over False Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. N of LA 414 · Structure no. 613902270412491

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,896
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0413 over False Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0413 over False Bayou in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,896 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,485 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0413
CrossesFalse Bayou
Location0.1 Mi. N of LA 414
RouteState Highway 413
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.68345, -91.40761
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,896 (2021)
Projected traffic6,485 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0413 over False Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0413 over False Bayou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0413 over False Bayou carry?

About 5,896 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0413 over False Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0413 over False Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.