LA0046 over Bayou La Loutre
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- LA0046 over Bayou La Loutre in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,536 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 18 of the 47 inventoried bridges in St. Bernard Parish rated fair (38.3%); 3 (6.4%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel movable lift |
| Length | about 129 ft |
| Location | 4.6 Mi East of La 300 |
| NBI structure number | 024402840204921 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in St. Bernard Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA0039 over RR Canal | 1991 | 47,739 | Poor |
| LA0039 over Eickes Canal | 2001 | 47,739 | Good |
| LA0039 over Guerenger Canal | 2001 | 47,739 | Good |
| LA0039 over Chalmette Vista | 2001 | 47,739 | Good |
| LA0039 over Drain Canal | 1967 | 47,739 | Fair |
| LA0039 over Lake Borgne Canal | 1981 | 47,739 | Good |
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