Moses LN over Choctaw Bayou
PoorPosted for loadAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Mi. East of LA 1 · Structure no. 080531082920911
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moses LN over Choctaw Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moses LN over Choctaw Bayou in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moses LN over Choctaw Bayou built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moses LN over Choctaw Bayou 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Moses LN over Choctaw Bayou carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Moses LN over Choctaw Bayou?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Moses LN over Choctaw Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.