LA0744 over Little Bayou Teche
GoodSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.89 MI E of I-49 · Structure no. 034908492100391
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,336
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0744 over Little Bayou Teche is a steel culvert carrying LA0744 over Little Bayou Teche in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,336 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0744 over Little Bayou Teche built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0744 over Little Bayou Teche in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0744 over Little Bayou Teche carry?
About 1,336 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0744 over Little Bayou Teche?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.
Who owns LA0744 over Little Bayou Teche?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.