US Bridges

LA0516 over Black Lake Bayou Relief

Good

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 4.8 Mi. E. of LA 792 · Structure no. 040700000040433

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0516 over Black Lake Bayou Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0516 over Black Lake Bayou Relief 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 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0516
CrossesBlack Lake Bayou Relief
Location4.8 Mi. E. of LA 792
RouteState Highway 516
Coordinates32.40617, -93.152
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic194 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 LA0516 over Black Lake Bayou Relief built?

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

What condition is LA0516 over Black Lake Bayou Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0516 over Black Lake Bayou Relief carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LA0516 over Black Lake Bayou Relief?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0516 over Black Lake Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.