US Bridges

LA0031 over Bayou Fuselier

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · LA 93 @ LA 31 · Structure no. 034900560600001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,574
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0031 over Bayou Fuselier is a concrete slab carrying LA0031 over Bayou Fuselier in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,574 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,031 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0031
CrossesBayou Fuselier
LocationLA 93 @ LA 31
RouteState Highway 31
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.39649, -91.93165
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,574 (2021)
Projected traffic5,031 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$741,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0031 over Bayou Fuselier built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0031 over Bayou Fuselier 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0031 over Bayou Fuselier carry?

About 4,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0031 over Bayou Fuselier?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0031 over Bayou Fuselier?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.