US Bridges

LA0903 over Black Bayou

Good

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · 1.36 MI West of US 65 · Structure no. 581508151401361

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,031
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0903 over Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0903 over Black Bayou in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,031 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,234 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0903
CrossesBlack Bayou
Location1.36 MI West of US 65
RouteState Highway 903
Coordinates31.63932, -91.5767
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,031 (2021)
Projected traffic2,234 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0903 over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0903 over Black 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0903 over Black Bayou carry?

About 2,031 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is LA0903 over Black Bayou?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0903 over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.