LA0020 over Bayou Chevrevil
PoorSt. James Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI N of LA 307 · Structure no. 614700650700391
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 349 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,204
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0020 over Bayou Chevrevil is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0020 over Bayou Chevrevil in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 8,204 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,024 by 2041. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0020 over Bayou Chevrevil built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0020 over Bayou Chevrevil 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0020 over Bayou Chevrevil carry?
About 8,204 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0020 over Bayou Chevrevil?
The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0020 over Bayou Chevrevil?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.