LA0178 over Bayou Bourbeaux
PoorSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.40 MI East of LA 182 · Structure no. 034908491500411
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,619
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0178 over Bayou Bourbeaux is a concrete slab carrying LA0178 over Bayou Bourbeaux in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,619 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0178 over Bayou Bourbeaux built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0178 over Bayou Bourbeaux in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0178 over Bayou Bourbeaux carry?
About 1,619 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0178 over Bayou Bourbeaux?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0178 over Bayou Bourbeaux?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.