LA0324 over Bayou Teche
PoorClosed to trafficSt. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI West of LA 326 · Structure no. 035102410209141
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 348 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 883
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0324 over Bayou Teche is a steel movable - swing carrying LA0324 over Bayou Teche in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1 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 883 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2041. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0324 over Bayou Teche built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0324 over Bayou Teche 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0324 over Bayou Teche carry?
About 883 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0324 over Bayou Teche?
The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0324 over Bayou Teche?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.