US Bridges

LA0161 over Little Corney Bayou Relf

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 3.73 MI East of LA 2 Alt · Structure no. 041400833003731

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0161 over Little Corney Bayou Relf is a concrete slab carrying LA0161 over Little Corney Bayou Relf in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0161
CrossesLittle Corney Bayou Relf
Location3.73 MI East of LA 2 Alt
RouteState Highway 161
Coordinates33.01019, -92.9747
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2021)
Projected traffic919 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0161 over Little Corney Bayou Relf built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0161 over Little Corney Bayou Relf 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0161 over Little Corney Bayou Relf carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0161 over Little Corney Bayou Relf?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0161 over Little Corney Bayou Relf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.