US Bridges

LA0311 over Little Bayou Black

Good

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 1.15 MI South of LA 312 · Structure no. 025504130101131

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,582
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0311 over Little Bayou Black is a concrete culvert carrying LA0311 over Little Bayou Black in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 11,582 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,740 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0311
CrossesLittle Bayou Black
Location1.15 MI South of LA 312
RouteState Highway 311
Coordinates29.59121, -90.7429
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,582 (2021)
Projected traffic12,740 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA0311 over Little Bayou Black built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0311 over Little Bayou Black 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 LA0311 over Little Bayou Black carry?

About 11,582 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0311 over Little Bayou Black?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns LA0311 over Little Bayou Black?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.