US Bridges

LA0093 over Bayou Carencro

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI South of LA 761 · Structure no. 034902170200911

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0093 over Bayou Carencro is a concrete culvert carrying LA0093 over Bayou Carencro in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,170 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0093
CrossesBayou Carencro
Location0.1 MI South of LA 761
RouteState Highway 93
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.32673, -92.116
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,170 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0093 over Bayou Carencro built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0093 over Bayou Carencro 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 LA0093 over Bayou Carencro carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0093 over Bayou Carencro?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0093 over Bayou Carencro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.