LA0114 over Belldeau Bayou
PoorPosted for loadAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 3.07 Miles SE of LA 1 · Structure no. 080501450103071
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 325 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,890
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0114 over Belldeau Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0114 over Belldeau Bayou in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,179 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0114 over Belldeau Bayou built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0114 over Belldeau Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0114 over Belldeau Bayou carry?
About 2,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0114 over Belldeau Bayou?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0114 over Belldeau Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.