US Bridges

LA0092 over Bayou Que De Tortue

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 2.68 Mi. E. of LA 35 · Structure no. 035700000030411

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0092 over Bayou Que De Tortue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0092 over Bayou Que De Tortue in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0092
CrossesBayou Que De Tortue
Location2.68 Mi. E. of LA 35
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates30.11452, -92.3237
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2021)
Projected traffic387 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 LA0092 over Bayou Que De Tortue built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0092 over Bayou Que De Tortue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0092 over Bayou Que De Tortue carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0092 over Bayou Que De Tortue?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0092 over Bayou Que De Tortue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.