US Bridges

Flat Lick over Flat Lick Bayou

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Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 4.94 Mi. S. of LA on Flat · Structure no. 041400000040416

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Lick over Flat Lick Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Flat Lick over Flat Lick Bayou in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFlat Lick
CrossesFlat Lick Bayou
Location4.94 Mi. S. of LA on Flat
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.77928, -93.21817
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flat Lick over Flat Lick Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Lick over Flat Lick 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Flat Lick over Flat Lick Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Flat Lick over Flat Lick Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Lick over Flat Lick Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.