Jot Em Down RD over Tributary to Saling Bayo
PoorBienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 Mi. No. of LA 50 · Structure no. 040732258925451
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jot Em Down RD over Tributary to Saling Bayo is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jot Em Down RD over Tributary to Saling Bayo in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 73 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jot Em Down RD over Tributary to Saling Bayo built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Jot Em Down RD over Tributary to Saling Bayo 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Jot Em Down RD over Tributary to Saling Bayo carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Jot Em Down RD over Tributary to Saling Bayo?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Jot Em Down RD over Tributary to Saling Bayo?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.