US Bridges

LA0761 over Carencro Bayou

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.07 MI0. W0. of LA 93 · Structure no. 034900000030501

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0761 over Carencro Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0761 over Carencro Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0761
CrossesCarencro Bayou
Location0.07 MI0. W0. of LA 93
RouteState Highway 761
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.328, -92.11749
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2021)
Projected traffic382 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0761 over Carencro Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0761 over Carencro Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0761 over Carencro Bayou carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0761 over Carencro Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0761 over Carencro Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.