US Bridges

US0084 over Caney Bayou

Poor

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI East of LA 566 · Structure no. 581500220710681

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,163
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over Caney Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0084 over Caney Bayou in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6,163 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,779 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0084
CrossesCaney Bayou
Location1.4 MI East of LA 566
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyConcordia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.60779, -91.6424
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,163 (2021)
Projected traffic6,779 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US0084 over Caney Bayou built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over Caney 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US0084 over Caney Bayou carry?

About 6,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over Caney Bayou?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over Caney Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.