US Bridges

LA0534 over Flat Lick Bayou

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 2.81 MI South of LA 2 · Structure no. 041402890206101

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0534 over Flat Lick Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0534 over Flat Lick 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0534
CrossesFlat Lick Bayou
Location2.81 MI South of LA 2
RouteState Highway 534
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.78781, -93.1835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic46 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 LA0534 over Flat Lick Bayou built?

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

What condition is LA0534 over Flat Lick Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0534 over Flat Lick Bayou carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0534 over Flat Lick Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0534 over Flat Lick Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.