US Bridges

US0425 over Tensas River

Fair

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · .2MI North of LA 566 · Structure no. 581300000580159

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
757 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,645
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0425 over Tensas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0425 over Tensas River in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,645 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,909 by 2041. The structure is 757 ft (230.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0425
CrossesTensas River
Location.2MI North of LA 566
RouteU.S. Route 425
CountyCatahoula Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.72445, -91.54617
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length757 ft (230.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,645 (2021)
Projected traffic2,909 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0425 over Tensas River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0425 over Tensas River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US0425 over Tensas River carry?

About 2,645 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0425 over Tensas River?

The structure is 757 ft (230.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0425 over Tensas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.