US Bridges

US0080 over Red Chute Bayou

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.50 MI East of I-220 · Structure no. 040800010307751

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
15,627
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Red Chute Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0080 over Red Chute Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15,627 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,189 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0080
CrossesRed Chute Bayou
Location0.50 MI East of I-220
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.55387, -93.6248
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,627 (2021)
Projected traffic17,189 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Red Chute Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Red Chute 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over Red Chute Bayou carry?

About 15,627 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Red Chute Bayou?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Red Chute Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.