LA0331 over Bayou Tigre
PoorPosted for loadVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.55 MI S. of LA 14 · Structure no. 035708573700551
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,518
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0331 over Bayou Tigre is a concrete slab carrying LA0331 over Bayou Tigre in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,669 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0331 over Bayou Tigre built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0331 over Bayou Tigre in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0331 over Bayou Tigre carry?
About 1,518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0331 over Bayou Tigre?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0331 over Bayou Tigre?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.