US Bridges

US0080 over KCS RR

Good

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 Mi. E. of I-20 · Structure no. 040700000040431

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,509 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over KCS RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US0080 over KCS RR in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2041. The structure is 1,509 ft (459.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesKCS RR
Location2.5 Mi. E. of I-20
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54633, -93.1299
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+19 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,509 ft (459.9 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2021)
Projected traffic858 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 US0080 over KCS RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over KCS RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0080 over KCS RR carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over KCS RR?

The structure is 1,509 ft (459.9 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.