LA0742 over Little Bayou Teche
PoorPosted for loadSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI West of LA 31 · Structure no. 034900123003091
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,741
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0742 over Little Bayou Teche is a concrete slab carrying LA0742 over Little Bayou Teche in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,741 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,915 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0742 over Little Bayou Teche built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0742 over Little Bayou Teche 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does LA0742 over Little Bayou Teche carry?
About 1,741 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0742 over Little Bayou Teche?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0742 over Little Bayou Teche?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.