US0061 over Bayou Francois
GoodAscension Parish, Louisiana · 0.85 M SE of US 61&LA 429 · Structure no. 610300070703801
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,379
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0061 over Bayou Francois is a concrete slab carrying US0061 over Bayou Francois in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 16,379 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,016 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0061 over Bayou Francois built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0061 over Bayou Francois 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US0061 over Bayou Francois carry?
About 16,379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0061 over Bayou Francois?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0061 over Bayou Francois?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.