LA0793 over Slough
PoorPosted for loadBienville Parish, Louisiana · .57 MI West of LA 794 · Structure no. 040702870501431
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 247 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0793 over Slough is a concrete slab carrying LA0793 over Slough in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0793 over Slough built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0793 over Slough 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 LA0793 over Slough carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA0793 over Slough?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0793 over Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.