US Bridges

LA0182 over Bayou Tesson

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI West of LA 3233 · Structure no. 034900320210851

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 Tesson is a concrete slab carrying LA0182 over Bayou Tesson 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 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0182
CrossesBayou Tesson
Location0.9 MI West of LA 3233
RouteState Highway 182
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.4933, -92.0904
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tesson built?

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

What condition is LA0182 over Bayou Tesson 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 Tesson carry?

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

How long is LA0182 over Bayou Tesson?

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 Tesson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.