US Bridges

Pine Ave. over Bayou Tesson

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI East of LA 749 · Structure no. 034930324920511

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Ave. over Bayou Tesson is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Ave. over Bayou Tesson in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Ave.
CrossesBayou Tesson
Location0.1 MI East of LA 749
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.54008, -92.08563
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic495 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Pine Ave. over Bayou Tesson built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Ave. 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 Pine Ave. over Bayou Tesson carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pine Ave. over Bayou Tesson?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Ave. over Bayou Tesson?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.