US Bridges

LA0501 over Fouse Bayou

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Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 6.0 MI South of JCT of LA · Structure no. 040700000040289

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0501 over Fouse Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0501 over Fouse Bayou in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0501
CrossesFouse Bayou
Location6.0 MI South of JCT of LA
RouteState Highway 501
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.16336, -92.8525
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2021)
Projected traffic349 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0501 over Fouse Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0501 over Fouse Bayou 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0501 over Fouse Bayou carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0501 over Fouse Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0501 over Fouse Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.