US Bridges

Big Jr. Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises

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Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.15 Mi. East of LA 451 · Structure no. 080531028915511

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
156 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Jr. Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises is a concrete slab carrying Big Jr. Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Jr. Crossing
CrossesBayou Des Glaises
Location0.15 Mi. East of LA 451
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.04596, -91.9174
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Jr. Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Jr. Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises 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 Big Jr. Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Big Jr. Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Big Jr. Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.