US Bridges

LA0014 over Bayou Tigre

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1. E of LA 14B · Structure no. 035700553101041

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,903
2022 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 1999, so it is 26 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 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 12,903 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,193 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0014
CrossesBayou Tigre
Location1. E of LA 14B
RouteState Highway 14
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96279, -92.03952
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,903 (2022)
Projected traffic14,193 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA0014 over Bayou Tigre built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Bayou Tigre carry?

About 12,903 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Bayou Tigre?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Bayou Tigre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.