US Bridges

Lee Chatelain RD over Bayou Grand Ecore

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 2.05 Mi. North of LA 114 · Structure no. 080531034920011

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Chatelain RD over Bayou Grand Ecore is a concrete slab carrying Lee Chatelain RD over Bayou Grand Ecore in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Chatelain RD
CrossesBayou Grand Ecore
Location2.05 Mi. North of LA 114
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.03963, -91.99885
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic187 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Chatelain RD over Bayou Grand Ecore built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Chatelain RD over Bayou Grand Ecore in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Lee Chatelain RD over Bayou Grand Ecore carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lee Chatelain RD over Bayou Grand Ecore?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Chatelain RD over Bayou Grand Ecore?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.