US Bridges

LA0316 over Bayou Terrebonne

Good

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · .01 Mi. @ LA.24 · Structure no. 025504120401081

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,165
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0316 over Bayou Terrebonne is a steel culvert carrying LA0316 over Bayou Terrebonne in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 7,165 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,881 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0316
CrossesBayou Terrebonne
Location.01 Mi. @ LA.24
RouteState Highway 316
Coordinates29.69761, -90.787
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,165 (2021)
Projected traffic7,881 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0316 over Bayou Terrebonne built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0316 over Bayou Terrebonne 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0316 over Bayou Terrebonne carry?

About 7,165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0316 over Bayou Terrebonne?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns LA0316 over Bayou Terrebonne?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.