LA0385 over S Fork Black Bayou
PoorCameron Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. N of LA 384 · Structure no. 071201950201021
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,633
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0385 over S Fork Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0385 over S Fork Black Bayou in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,633 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,096 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0385 over S Fork Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0385 over S Fork Black Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0385 over S Fork Black Bayou carry?
About 4,633 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0385 over S Fork Black Bayou?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0385 over S Fork Black Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.