Lay ST over Red Bayou
FairPosted for loadCaddo Parish, Louisiana · Downtown Gilliam · Structure no. 040932497935081
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lay ST over Red Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Lay ST over Red Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lay ST over Red Bayou built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lay ST over Red 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Lay ST over Red Bayou carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Lay ST over Red Bayou?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Lay ST over Red Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.