Spring Bayou RD over Spring Bayou
PoorPosted for loadAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 2 Mi. North of Goude · Structure no. 080530536920121
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 98 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Bayou RD over Spring Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Bayou RD over Spring Bayou in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Bayou RD over Spring Bayou built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Bayou RD over Spring 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Spring Bayou RD over Spring Bayou carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Spring Bayou RD over Spring Bayou?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Bayou RD over Spring Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.