US Bridges

LA0033 over Bayou Deloutre

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 7.1 MI N of LA 2/LA 15 · Structure no. 055600690307141

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
426 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,697
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0033 over Bayou Deloutre is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0033 over Bayou Deloutre in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 1,697 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,866 by 2041. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0033
CrossesBayou Deloutre
Location7.1 MI N of LA 2/LA 15
RouteState Highway 33
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.83949, -92.3113
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,697 (2021)
Projected traffic1,866 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0033 over Bayou Deloutre built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0033 over Bayou Deloutre 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0033 over Bayou Deloutre carry?

About 1,697 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0033 over Bayou Deloutre?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0033 over Bayou Deloutre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.