US Bridges

LA0182 over Carencro Bayou

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Mi. NE of I-49 · Structure no. 034900320200001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
16,573
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Carencro Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0182 over Carencro Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 16,573 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,230 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0182
CrossesCarencro Bayou
Location0.8 Mi. NE of I-49
RouteState Highway 182
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.37606, -92.04281
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,573 (2021)
Projected traffic18,230 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$994,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0182 over Carencro Bayou built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Carencro Bayou 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0182 over Carencro Bayou carry?

About 16,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over Carencro Bayou?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Carencro Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.