LA0300 over Bayou Laloutre
PoorPosted for loadSt. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · 8.70 MI from Parish Line · Structure no. 024402843008701
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 891
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0300 over Bayou Laloutre is a concrete slab carrying LA0300 over Bayou Laloutre in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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 891 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 LA0300 over Bayou Laloutre built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0300 over Bayou Laloutre 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0300 over Bayou Laloutre carry?
About 891 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is LA0300 over Bayou Laloutre?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0300 over Bayou Laloutre?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.