LA0324
Carrying LA0324 over BAYOU TECHE
0.1 MI WEST OF LA 326, St. Mary, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LA0324
The LA0324 bridge in St. Mary, Louisiana carries LA0324 over BAYOU TECHE. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 106.1 meters (348 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 883 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LA0324 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1941
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 106.1 m (348 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 883 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 035102410209141
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 1/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
LA0324 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 LA0324 against other structures in St. Mary 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 LA0324?
LA0324 in St. Mary, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LA0324 inspected?
LA0324'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 883 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0324 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 LA0324?
LA0324 has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LA0324?
LA0324 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is LA0324 and does age affect safety?
LA0324 was built in 1941, making it 85 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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