US Bridges

US0080 over Saline Bayou

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.62 Mi. E. of Junc. LA 9 · Structure no. 040700010619261

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,378
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Saline Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0080 over Saline Bayou in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,378 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,615 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesSaline Bayou
Location1.62 Mi. E. of Junc. LA 9
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.5438, -92.8935
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,378 (2021)
Projected traffic2,615 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Saline Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Saline Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over Saline Bayou carry?

About 2,378 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Saline Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Saline Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.