US Bridges

LA0164 over Clarke Bayou Rel

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · .18 MI East of LA 614 · Structure no. 040801220102701

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,472
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0164 over Clarke Bayou Rel is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0164 over Clarke Bayou Rel in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 5 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 3,472 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,819 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0164
CrossesClarke Bayou Rel
Location.18 MI East of LA 614
RouteState Highway 164
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53447, -93.4674
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,472 (2021)
Projected traffic3,819 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0164 over Clarke Bayou Rel built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0164 over Clarke Bayou Rel 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 LA0164 over Clarke Bayou Rel carry?

About 3,472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0164 over Clarke Bayou Rel?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0164 over Clarke Bayou Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.