US Bridges

Bordino Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. East of LA 451 · Structure no. 080531041915201

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bordino Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises is a concrete slab carrying Bordino Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBordino Crossing
CrossesBayou Des Glaises
Location0.01 Mi. East of LA 451
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.06863, -91.9506
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 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 traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic88 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 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 Bordino Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bordino Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bordino Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bordino Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bordino Crossing over Bayou Des Glaises?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.