US Bridges

LA0384 over Guy Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 4.5 MI SW of LA 1138-2 · Structure no. 071003820405941

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,593
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0384 over Guy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0384 over Guy Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,593 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,052 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0384
CrossesGuy Bayou
Location4.5 MI SW of LA 1138-2
RouteState Highway 384
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.13266, -93.28282
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,593 (2021)
Projected traffic5,052 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LA0384 over Guy Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0384 over Guy 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0384 over Guy Bayou carry?

About 4,593 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA0384 over Guy Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0384 over Guy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.