US Bridges

W. Teche Ln. over Bayou Little Teche

GoodPosted for load

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI Sw. of LA 743 · Structure no. 034930333920111

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Teche Ln. over Bayou Little Teche is a steel culvert carrying W. Teche Ln. over Bayou Little Teche in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Teche Ln.
CrossesBayou Little Teche
Location0.1 MI Sw. of LA 743
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.55496, -92.018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Teche Ln. over Bayou Little Teche built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Teche Ln. over Bayou Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W. Teche Ln. over Bayou Little Teche carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Teche Ln. over Bayou Little Teche?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns W. Teche Ln. over Bayou Little Teche?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.