LA0004 over Black Lake Bayou
FairBienville Parish, Louisiana · 6.3 MI East of LA 154 · Structure no. 040700670207021
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,087
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0004 over Black Lake Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0004 over Black Lake Bayou in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,087 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,195 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0004 over Black Lake Bayou built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0004 over Black Lake 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 LA0004 over Black Lake Bayou carry?
About 1,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0004 over Black Lake Bayou?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0004 over Black Lake Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.