US Bridges

Ellis Moss RD over Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI West of LA 27 · Structure no. 071030055932401

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Moss RD over Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Ellis Moss RD 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEllis Moss RD
CrossesBayou
Location2.6 MI West of LA 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.09172, -93.40131
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ellis Moss RD over Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Moss RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ellis Moss RD over Bayou carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ellis Moss RD over Bayou?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Moss RD over Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.