LA 388 over Bayou
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 071000000070095
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA 388 over Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA 388 over Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,457 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA 388 over Bayou built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA 388 over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA 388 over Bayou carry?
About 1,325 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is LA 388 over Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA 388 over Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.