US Bridges

LA0754 over Bayou Bourbeaux

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI W of LA 182 · Structure no. 034903940204951

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,371
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0754 over Bayou Bourbeaux is a steel culvert carrying LA0754 over Bayou Bourbeaux in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,371 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0754
CrossesBayou Bourbeaux
Location1.1 MI W of LA 182
RouteState Highway 754
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41654, -92.1073
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,371 (2021)
Projected traffic2,608 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 LA0754 over Bayou Bourbeaux built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0754 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0754 over Bayou Bourbeaux carry?

About 2,371 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0754 over Bayou Bourbeaux?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns LA0754 over Bayou Bourbeaux?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.