US Bridges

LA0014 over Bayou Tigre

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. West of LA 331 · Structure no. 035700550606411

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,088
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Bayou Tigre is a concrete slab carrying LA0014 over Bayou Tigre in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6 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 13,088 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,396 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0014
CrossesBayou Tigre
Location0.2 Mi. West of LA 331
RouteState Highway 14
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95867, -92.0397
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,088 (2021)
Projected traffic14,396 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 LA0014 over Bayou Tigre built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 over Bayou Tigre 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Bayou Tigre carry?

About 13,088 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Bayou Tigre?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Bayou Tigre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.