US Bridges

LA0093 over Bayou Bourbeau

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 MI West of LA 760-2 · Structure no. 034902210104711

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,266
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0093 over Bayou Bourbeau is a concrete slab carrying LA0093 over Bayou Bourbeau in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,266 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,692 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0093
CrossesBayou Bourbeau
Location2.9 MI West of LA 760-2
RouteState Highway 93
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.4053, -91.9944
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,266 (2019)
Projected traffic4,692 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Bourbeau built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0093 over Bayou Bourbeau 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 Bourbeau carry?

About 4,266 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0093 over Bayou Bourbeau?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0093 over Bayou Bourbeau?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.