LA0742
Carrying LA0742 over LITTLE BAYOU TECHE
0.5 MI WEST OF LA 31, St. Landry, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LA0742
The LA0742 bridge in St. Landry, Louisiana carries LA0742 over LITTLE BAYOU TECHE. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 34.7 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,741 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LA0742 compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 34.7 m (114 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.8 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,741 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 034900123003091
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
LA0742 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare LA0742 against other structures in St. Landry and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LA0742?
LA0742 in St. Landry, Louisiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LA0742 inspected?
LA0742's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,741 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0742 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LA0742?
LA0742 has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LA0742?
LA0742 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is LA0742 and does age affect safety?
LA0742 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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