Bobby Gaspard Xing over Bayou Des Glaises
PoorPosted for loadAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. East of LA 451 · Structure no. 080531034914741
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 135 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bobby Gaspard Xing over Bayou Des Glaises is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bobby Gaspard Xing over Bayou Des Glaises in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bobby Gaspard Xing over Bayou Des Glaises built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bobby Gaspard Xing over Bayou Des Glaises 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Bobby Gaspard Xing over Bayou Des Glaises carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Bobby Gaspard Xing over Bayou Des Glaises?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bobby Gaspard Xing over Bayou Des Glaises?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.