Adams Crossing over Bayou Rouge
PoorPosted for loadAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. West of LA 361 · Structure no. 080530540920461
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adams Crossing over Bayou Rouge is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Crossing over Bayou Rouge in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Adams Crossing over Bayou Rouge built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Adams Crossing over Bayou Rouge 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 2024.
How much traffic does Adams Crossing over Bayou Rouge carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Adams Crossing over Bayou Rouge?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Adams Crossing over Bayou Rouge?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.