LA0182 over Atchaf.R/Berwick Bay
PoorClosed to trafficSt. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI West of US 90 · Structure no. 035100050100001
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 3,746 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,788
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0182 over Atchaf.R/Berwick Bay is a steel truss - thru carrying LA0182 over Atchaf.R/Berwick Bay in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 12,788 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,066 by 2041. The structure is 3,746 ft (1,141.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0182 over Atchaf.R/Berwick Bay built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0182 over Atchaf.R/Berwick Bay in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0182 over Atchaf.R/Berwick Bay carry?
About 12,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0182 over Atchaf.R/Berwick Bay?
The structure is 3,746 ft (1,141.8 m) long with a longest span of 608 ft (185.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0182 over Atchaf.R/Berwick Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.