LA3125 over Bayou Des Acadiens
FairSt. James Parish, Louisiana · LA 3125 ST James Par · Structure no. 614704263106901
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,807
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3125 over Bayou Des Acadiens is a concrete slab carrying LA3125 over Bayou Des Acadiens in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,807 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,887 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3125 over Bayou Des Acadiens built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3125 over Bayou Des Acadiens 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA3125 over Bayou Des Acadiens carry?
About 10,807 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA3125 over Bayou Des Acadiens?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA3125 over Bayou Des Acadiens?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.