US Bridges

W. North St. over Bayou Tesson

FairPosted for load

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI W. of LA 182 · Structure no. 034930321920511

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. North St. over Bayou Tesson is a concrete culvert carrying W. North St. over Bayou Tesson in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. North St.
CrossesBayou Tesson
Location0.2 MI W. of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.53551, -92.0853
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W. North St. over Bayou Tesson built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. North St. over Bayou Tesson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W. North St. over Bayou Tesson carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. North St. over Bayou Tesson?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W. North St. over Bayou Tesson?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.