US Bridges

LA0913 over Black Bayou

Good

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 0.29 M N of LA 8 · Structure no. 581301790100301

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0913 over Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0913 over Black Bayou in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 514 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0913
CrossesBlack Bayou
Location0.29 M N of LA 8
RouteState Highway 913
Coordinates31.83169, -91.7166
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 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 width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2021)
Projected traffic565 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0913 over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0913 over Black Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0913 over Black Bayou carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0913 over Black 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 LA0913 over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.