US Bridges

LA0182 over Bayou Bourbeaux

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI North of LA 93 · Structure no. 034900320205191

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Bayou Bourbeaux is a concrete slab carrying LA0182 over Bayou Bourbeaux in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 13,213 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,534 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0182
CrossesBayou Bourbeaux
Location1.2 MI North of LA 93
RouteState Highway 182
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41692, -92.0882
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,213 (2021)
Projected traffic14,534 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA0182 over Bayou Bourbeaux built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Bayou Bourbeaux 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0182 over Bayou Bourbeaux carry?

About 13,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over Bayou Bourbeaux?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Bayou Bourbeaux?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.