US Bridges

LA3087 over Blue Bayou

Fair

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI NE of LA 660 · Structure no. 025500000020424

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,617
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3087 over Blue Bayou is a steel culvert carrying LA3087 over Blue Bayou in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 13,617 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,978 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 195 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA3087
CrossesBlue Bayou
Location0.5 MI NE of LA 660
RouteState Highway 3087
Coordinates29.61471, -90.6636
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width195 ft (59.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,617 (2021)
Projected traffic14,978 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA3087 over Blue Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3087 over Blue Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA3087 over Blue Bayou carry?

About 13,617 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA3087 over Blue Bayou?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.

Who owns LA3087 over Blue Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.