US Bridges

LA0002 over Black Bayou

Poor

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI East of LA 521 · Structure no. 041400850700331

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
817
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0002 over Black Bayou in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002
CrossesBlack Bayou
Location1.0 MI East of LA 521
RouteState Highway 2
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.85511, -93.2338
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2021)
Projected traffic898 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002 over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Black Bayou carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Black Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.