US Bridges

B. Natchitoches CR over Bayou Natchitoches

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Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 10 MI E of LA 451 · Structure no. 080500000080671

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

B. Natchitoches CR over Bayou Natchitoches is a concrete slab carrying B. Natchitoches CR over Bayou Natchitoches in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesB. Natchitoches CR
CrossesBayou Natchitoches
Location10 MI E of LA 451
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.14776, -91.74905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B. Natchitoches CR over Bayou Natchitoches built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is B. Natchitoches CR over Bayou Natchitoches 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does B. Natchitoches CR over Bayou Natchitoches carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is B. Natchitoches CR over Bayou Natchitoches?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns B. Natchitoches CR over Bayou Natchitoches?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.