LA0705 over Queue De Tortue Bayou
GoodVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Mi. W. of LA 35 · Structure no. 035700000030434
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,034
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0705 over Queue De Tortue Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0705 over Queue De Tortue Bayou in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0705 over Queue De Tortue Bayou built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0705 over Queue De Tortue Bayou 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does LA0705 over Queue De Tortue Bayou carry?
About 1,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0705 over Queue De Tortue Bayou?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0705 over Queue De Tortue Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.