US Bridges

Common St. over Bayou Tesson

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of LA 749 · Structure no. 034930326920501

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Common St. over Bayou Tesson is a concrete culvert carrying Common St. 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCommon St.
CrossesBayou Tesson
Location0.2 MI E of LA 749
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.54541, -92.08357
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic275 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 Common St. over Bayou Tesson built?

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

What condition is Common 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 Common St. over Bayou Tesson carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Common St. over Bayou Tesson?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Common St. over Bayou Tesson?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.