US0080 over Slough Bridge
PoorPosted for loadBienville Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI East of LA 154 · Structure no. 040700010609771
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0080 over Slough Bridge is a concrete slab carrying US0080 over Slough Bridge in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0080 over Slough Bridge built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0080 over Slough Bridge 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US0080 over Slough Bridge carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US0080 over Slough Bridge?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US0080 over Slough Bridge?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.