LA0076 over Poydras Bayou
GoodWest Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 110 Ft E of LA 413 · Structure no. 616102280603291
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,562
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0076 over Poydras Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0076 over Poydras Bayou in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7,562 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,318 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0076 over Poydras Bayou built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0076 over Poydras 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does LA0076 over Poydras Bayou carry?
About 7,562 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0076 over Poydras Bayou?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0076 over Poydras Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.